Marx Crescent
County Durham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £52,250 with stable market liquidity. Strong 44% 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: 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£52,250).
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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: 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£52,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £52,250, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Marx Crescent is located in County Durham, near Stanley. Crime is around average for the area, with 228 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 152m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £52,250, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 326m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Marx Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Ruthless Fitness 758m · 10 min walk
- The Louisa Centre 855m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- South Moor Library 545m · 7 min walk
- Stanley Library 848m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- South Stanley Woods Local Nature Reserve 970m · 12 min walk
- Memorial Park 1138m · 14 min walk
- Oakey's Park 1235m · 15 min walk
- View Lane Park 1366m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- South Stanley Infant and Nursery School 327m · 4 min walk
- South Stanley Junior School 327m · 4 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor 402m · 5 min walk
- North Durham Academy 959m · 12 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley 975m · 12 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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