Beaver Close
County Durham, England
Reality check: At £208,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 49% 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: 49% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 49% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£208,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Beaver Close is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime is a significant concern, with 551 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 197 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Asda Living Cafe (cafe, 172m). The nearest transport stop is 99m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £208,500, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: stable
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 Beaver Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 184m · 2 min walk
- Durham Indoor Bowling Club 283m · 4 min walk
- Heathlands Ladies Fitness Club 436m · 5 min walk
- Durham Moor Tennis Club 1987m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve 768m · 10 min walk
- Canterbury Road Park 1229m · 15 min walk
- Aykley Woods Local Nature Reserve 1920m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 871m · 11 min walk
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School 1117m · 14 min walk
- Finchale Primary School 1193m · 15 min walk
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School 1369m · 17 min walk
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 1890m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- O'neill Drive — County Durham41
- Denewood — County Durham41
- North Moor Avenue — County Durham41
- Vicarage Road — County Durham42
- Greenfield Cottages — County Durham40
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.