Lowther Close
County Durham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £45,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 106% 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: 106% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£45,000).
Safety score of 30 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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 106% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£45,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £45,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Lowther Close is located in County Durham, near Peterlee. Crime rates are above average, with 236 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 44% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 245m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £45,000, with exceptional growth of 106% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 7 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lowther Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- OneGym 185m · 2 min walk
- Peterlee Leisure Centre 646m · 8 min walk
- Peterlee & Horden Rugby Football Club 742m · 9 min walk
- Pavilion community sports and leisure centre 1260m · 16 min walk
- Horden Cricket Club 1270m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Peterlee Library 272m · 3 min walk
- Horden Library 1134m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Wood House Park 756m · 10 min walk
- Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve 1621m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Seascape Primary School 678m · 8 min walk
- Endeavour Academy Durham 766m · 10 min walk
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School 775m · 10 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College 775m · 10 min walk
- Acre Rigg Academy 915m · 11 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.