Bob Hardisty Drive
County Durham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 460% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety (15), environment (17), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Moderate investment case — 460% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (17), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£677,720) or poorly connected (transport 90). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 460% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Median price £677,720 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Bob Hardisty Drive is located in County Durham, near Bishop Auckland. Crime is a significant concern, with 320 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 145 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Morrisons (cafe, 48m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bob Hardisty Drive - East Parade) is 171m away. The median property price is £677,720, with exceptional growth of 460% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 269m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Bob Hardisty Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Bishop Auckland Snooker Club 606m · 8 min walk
- Bishop Auckland RUFC 827m · 10 min walk
- Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex 1102m · 14 min walk
- OneGym 1978m · 25 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bishop Auckland General Hospital 397m · 5 min walk
- Auckland Park Hospital 572m · 7 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bishop Auckland Library 818m · 10 min walk
- Woodhouse Close Library 1025m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Auckland Castle Walled Garden 866m · 11 min walk
- Auckland Park 1288m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Etherley Lane Primary School 270m · 3 min walk
- Etherley Lane Nursery School 345m · 4 min walk
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland 459m · 6 min walk
- Cockton Hill Junior School 747m · 9 min walk
- Cockton Hill Infant School 747m · 9 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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