Hartley Gardens
County Durham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for young professionals (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. 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 £234,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hartley Gardens is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime levels are below the local average (77 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 128m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £234,500, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 58 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. 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 nearest school is just 226m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% 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 | Freehold | 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 Hartley Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Soccarena 605m · 8 min walk
- Ross Thompson Personal Trainer 650m · 8 min walk
- The Unity Gym 810m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 978m · 12 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Durham Diagnostic & Treatment Centre 666m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Belmont Library 1634m · 20 min walk
- Durham Clayport Library 1725m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Meadowfield 711m · 9 min walk
- Pelaw Woods Local Nature Reserve 1029m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School 226m · 3 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 613m · 8 min walk
- St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham 639m · 8 min walk
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School 876m · 11 min walk
- Finchale Primary School 1811m · 23 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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