Lee Hill Court

County Durham, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: Low 🚶 Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

💼
Best fit: Young Professionals Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.

👪 Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65). and weak transport (30) narrows demand.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Good

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%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £267,475 — price is manageable but connectivity (30) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

59
Liveability Score
Top 0% in County Durham Top 0% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 22 transactions

How Life Works Here

Lee Hill Court is located in County Durham, near Lanchester. Crime is around average for the area, with 108 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 20 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), hairdresser (3), and cafe (2). The nearest transport stop is 122m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £267,475, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 198m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (30)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£267,475
Median Price
22
Transactions (2014–2025)
+27.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

Westlands Dental Studio 75m (0.9 min walk)
The Gallery 81m (1 min walk)
Indian Chef 92m (1.1 min walk)
Lanchester Pizzeria 98m (1.2 min walk)
Hanley & Sons 101m (1.3 min walk)
Crinnions 104m (1.3 min walk)
Yannis 106m (1.3 min walk)
Golden Valley 107m (1.3 min walk)
Hey, Moustache 109m (1.4 min walk)
Lanchester News 110m (1.4 min walk)

Transport Links

Blue Bell Court bus_stop 122m
Green bus_stop 181m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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.