Magdalene Street
County Durham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £165,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 21% 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: 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
Safety score of 25 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: 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £165,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Magdalene Street is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime is a significant concern, with 472 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 48m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £165,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Magdalene Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Unity Gym 864m · 11 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Durham Diagnostic & Treatment Centre 1473m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cross Fields 146m · 2 min walk
- Gilesgate Park 366m · 5 min walk
- Pelaw Woods Local Nature Reserve 416m · 5 min walk
- Sherburn Road nature area 559m · 7 min walk
- Old Durham Gardens 899m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School 695m · 9 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 822m · 10 min walk
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School 832m · 10 min walk
- St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham 965m · 12 min walk
- St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School 1170m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Heaviside Place — County Durham48
- Green Court — County Durham47
- Park Close — County Durham46
- The Hallgarth — County Durham50
- Whinney Hill — County Durham50
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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