Bakehouse Hill
County Durham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Bakehouse Hill is located in County Durham, near Bishop Auckland. Crime is a significant concern, with 953 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 358 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), restaurant (2), and library (1). The closest is Bishop Auckland Library (library, 23m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 44m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bakehouse Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bishop Auckland Snooker Club 260m · 3 min walk
- Bishop Auckland RUFC 1102m · 14 min walk
- Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex 1873m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bishop Auckland General Hospital 1169m · 15 min walk
- Auckland Park Hospital 1359m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bishop Auckland Library 40m · 0 min walk
- Woodhouse Close Library 1800m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Auckland Park 563m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland 633m · 8 min walk
- Etherley Lane Primary School 793m · 10 min walk
- Etherley Lane Nursery School 988m · 12 min walk
- Cockton Hill Junior School 1450m · 18 min walk
- Cockton Hill Infant School 1450m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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