Edge Hill
County Durham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £193,250, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Edge Hill 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 dominates reports. 145 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Etherley Lane - Clinic) is 15m away. The median property price is £193,250, though prices have fallen 41% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 151m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Edge Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bishop Auckland RUFC 435m · 5 min walk
- Bishop Auckland Snooker Club 517m · 6 min walk
- Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex 1380m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bishop Auckland General Hospital 733m · 9 min walk
- Auckland Park Hospital 753m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bishop Auckland Library 812m · 10 min walk
- Woodhouse Close Library 1298m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Auckland Park 1336m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Etherley Lane Primary School 151m · 2 min walk
- Etherley Lane Nursery School 283m · 4 min walk
- St Anne's CofE Primary School 1042m · 13 min walk
- Evergreen Primary School 1042m · 13 min walk
- Cockton Hill Junior School 1116m · 14 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.