High Carr Road
County Durham, England
Reality check: At £200,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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: 12% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth.
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.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £200,000 — 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
High Carr Road is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime is around average for the area, with 168 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Greek Guy (restaurant, 89m). The nearest transport stop is 66m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £200,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 284m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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 | 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 High Carr Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Durham Moor Tennis Club 155m · 2 min walk
- Heathlands Ladies Fitness Club 1406m · 18 min walk
- Pace Health Club 1533m · 19 min walk
- PureGym 1712m · 21 min walk
hospitals (1)
- University Hospital of North Durham 425m · 5 min walk
libraries (2)
- Newton Hall Library 1220m · 15 min walk
- Durham Clayport Library 1856m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Aykley Woods Local Nature Reserve 917m · 12 min walk
- Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve 1109m · 14 min walk
- Flass Vale Local Nature Reserve 1255m · 16 min walk
- Wharton Park 1405m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 285m · 4 min walk
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School 464m · 6 min walk
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 1007m · 13 min walk
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School 1070m · 13 min walk
- Finchale Primary School 1701m · 21 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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