Alexandra Close
County Durham, England
Reality check: At £200,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £200,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Alexandra Close is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime is around average for the area, with 168 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 272m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £200,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 385m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Terraced | 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 Alexandra Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Durham Moor Tennis Club 767m · 10 min walk
- Heathlands Ladies Fitness Club 980m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1203m · 15 min walk
- Durham Indoor Bowling Club 1404m · 18 min walk
hospitals (1)
- University Hospital of North Durham 1035m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve 587m · 7 min walk
- Aykley Woods Local Nature Reserve 1318m · 16 min walk
- Flass Vale Local Nature Reserve 1884m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School 386m · 5 min walk
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 726m · 9 min walk
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 848m · 11 min walk
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School 1019m · 13 min walk
- Finchale Primary School 1636m · 20 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.