Eamont Road

County Durham, England

Local high street Local high street, car-reliant Car + some transport Risk: Medium Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: First-time BuyersFair

Good entry point at £85,000, but transport (30) means car needed and safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £85,000, but transport (30) means car needed and safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

46
Liveability Score
Top 51% in County DurhamTop 67% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 5 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Eamont Road is located in County Durham, near Ferryhill. Crime is a significant concern, with 481 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 149 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), atm (1), and bakery (1). The closest is police (police, 66m). The nearest transport stop is 188m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £85,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (30)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (25)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£85,000
Median Price
5
Transactions (2014–2021)

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

police66m (0.8 min walk)
Pizzalicious85m (1.1 min walk)
Pizza Time89m (1.1 min walk)
atm112m (1.4 min walk)
Shottons Bakery (Ferryhill)128m (1.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Eamont Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (2)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Town Centre bus_stop188m
Dean Bank Youth Club bus_stop191m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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