Douglas Villas
County Durham, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for investors (good), least for young professionals (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £217,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Douglas Villas is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime levels are below the local average (69 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 254m away. The median property price is £217,500, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.
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: stable
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 Douglas Villas, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre 620m · 8 min walk
- Green Lane Cricket Ground 739m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Durham Diagnostic & Treatment Centre 1732m · 22 min walk
- University Hospital of North Durham 1981m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Durham Clayport Library 646m · 8 min walk
- Barker Research Library 994m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Territorial Lane Garden 524m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School 1045m · 13 min walk
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School 1108m · 14 min walk
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School 1168m · 15 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 1229m · 15 min walk
- Finchale Primary School 1935m · 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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