Featherstone Road
County Durham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £146,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£146,500).
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£146,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 £146,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Featherstone Road is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime levels are below the local average (65 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 39m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £146,500, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 272m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Featherstone Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Heathlands Ladies Fitness Club 974m · 12 min walk
- Durham Indoor Bowling Club 1117m · 14 min walk
- PureGym 1330m · 17 min walk
- Pace Health Club 1616m · 20 min walk
hospitals (1)
- University Hospital of North Durham 1474m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Newton Hall Library 642m · 8 min walk
- Durham Clayport Library 1856m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Aykley Woods Local Nature Reserve 688m · 9 min walk
- Canterbury Road Park 737m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School 272m · 3 min walk
- Finchale Primary School 535m · 7 min walk
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 675m · 8 min walk
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School 911m · 11 min walk
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 1039m · 13 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.