Barrington Close
County Durham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 £220,000 — 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
Barrington Close is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime is around average for the area, with 132 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% 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 40m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £220,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 458m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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: 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 Barrington Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Durham Moor Tennis Club 157m · 2 min walk
- Pace Health Club 1579m · 20 min walk
- Heathlands Ladies Fitness Club 1634m · 20 min walk
- Result Fitness 1873m · 23 min walk
- PureGym 1923m · 24 min walk
hospitals (1)
- University Hospital of North Durham 295m · 4 min walk
libraries (2)
- Newton Hall Library 1467m · 18 min walk
- Durham Clayport Library 1899m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Flass Vale Local Nature Reserve 1148m · 14 min walk
- Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve 1308m · 16 min walk
- Wharton Park 1389m · 17 min walk
- Friends of Wharton Park 1440m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 460m · 6 min walk
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School 700m · 9 min walk
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 1251m · 16 min walk
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School 1328m · 17 min walk
- Finchale Primary School 1958m · 24 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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