Willow Grove
York, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (85/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong school access and safe environment. with good green space and low noise.
Strong school access and safe environment. with good green space and low noise.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £443,750, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £443,750 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Willow Grove is located in York. This is a notably low-crime area with only 24 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 113m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £443,750, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Willow Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Better York Leisure Centre 1358m · 17 min walk
- TeamWorks Karting 1423m · 18 min walk
- Crossfit Jorvik 1502m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 1034m · 13 min walk
- Foss Park Hospital 1254m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Explore Library 1225m · 15 min walk
- Tang Hall 1575m · 20 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 1650m · 21 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1718m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Monk Stray 269m · 3 min walk
- Hempland Lane Wildlife Area 641m · 8 min walk
- Heworth Holme 947m · 12 min walk
- Glen Gardens 1012m · 13 min walk
- Eighth Avenue Playing Field 1373m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 725m · 9 min walk
- Hempland Primary School 787m · 10 min walk
- Yearsley Grove Primary School 944m · 12 min walk
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 1233m · 15 min walk
- Applefields School 1239m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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