York Road
York, England
Reality check: At £300,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 44% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 44% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 44% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £300,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (40) and services (100) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
York Road is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 330 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 20 facilities within walking distance, including bank (5), cafe (3), and bakery (2). The closest is Halifax (bank, 15m). The nearest transport stop is 37m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £300,000, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 212 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from York Road, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Fishponds Wood Nature Reserve 393m · 5 min walk
- Acomb Green 461m · 6 min walk
- Bachelor Hill 950m · 12 min walk
- Chesney Field 1227m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Hob Moor Community Primary Academy 670m · 8 min walk
- Hob Moor Oaks Academy 670m · 8 min walk
- Carr Infant School 844m · 11 min walk
- Carr Junior School 844m · 11 min walk
- York High School 892m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Piccadilly — York54
- Walmgate — York55
- Claremont Terrace — York56
- South Lane — York62
- Filey Terrace — York55
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.
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