Balmoral Avenue
County Durham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £89,995 with hot market liquidity. Strong 41% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£89,995).
Safety score of 30 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%
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: liquid market (score 90), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£89,995).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (28), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £89,995, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (28) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 30 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 41% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Balmoral Avenue is located in County Durham, near Annfield Plain. Crime rates are above average, with 193 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 48% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 220m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £89,995, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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), 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: hot
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 Balmoral Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Annfield Plain Cricket Club 990m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kyo Bogs Local Nature Reserve 903m · 11 min walk
- Greencroft Heath Local Nature Reserve 1236m · 16 min walk
- Annfield Plain Park 1352m · 17 min walk
- Deep Dene Local Nature Reserve 1598m · 20 min walk
- Harperley and Pea Woods Local Nature Reserve 1984m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Catchgate Primary School 511m · 6 min walk
- Croft Community School 784m · 10 min walk
- Annfield Plain Infant School 1098m · 14 min walk
- Annfield Plain Junior School 1127m · 14 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton 1357m · 17 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.
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