Long Garth
County Durham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (poor). Price data (£798,850) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 56% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 56% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Out of reach (£798,850) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £798,850 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £798,850 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Long Garth is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime is a significant concern, with 785 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 450 violent offences were recorded (57% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 270m away. The median property price is £798,850, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Long Garth, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Durham Moor Tennis Club 655m · 8 min walk
- Pace Health Club 1571m · 20 min walk
- Result Fitness 1739m · 22 min walk
- Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre 1765m · 22 min walk
- Lane 7 1772m · 22 min walk
hospitals (1)
- University Hospital of North Durham 456m · 6 min walk
libraries (2)
- Durham Clayport Library 1861m · 23 min walk
- Barker Research Library 1981m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Flass Vale Local Nature Reserve 852m · 11 min walk
- Wharton Park 1267m · 16 min walk
- Friends of Wharton Park 1289m · 16 min walk
- Aykley Woods Local Nature Reserve 1444m · 18 min walk
- Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve 1864m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 888m · 11 min walk
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School 1260m · 16 min walk
- Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery 1722m · 22 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 1778m · 22 min walk
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 1809m · 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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