Eamont Road
County Durham, England
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.
Good entry point at £85,000, but transport (30) means car needed and safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
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
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%
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%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
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.
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
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
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Eamont Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Ferryhill Sport & Education Centre 905m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Dean Bank Recreational Park 569m · 7 min walk
- Ferryhill Carrs Local Nature Reserve 1424m · 18 min walk
schools (4)
- Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School 270m · 3 min walk
- The Woodlands 629m · 8 min walk
- Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School 629m · 8 min walk
- Ferryhill School 1283m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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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