O'neill Drive
County Durham, England
Reality check: At £213,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 46% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 46% 5-year growth.
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 46% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£213,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
O'neill Drive is located in County Durham, near Peterlee. Crime is a significant concern, with 507 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 178 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Hawthorns Care Centre (social facility, 92m). The nearest transport stop is 136m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £213,500, with strong growth of 46% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from O'neill Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Peterlee Leisure Centre 242m · 3 min walk
- Pavilion community sports and leisure centre 525m · 7 min walk
- OneGym 860m · 11 min walk
- Peterlee & Horden Rugby Football Club 1433m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Peterlee Library 611m · 8 min walk
- Horden Library 1592m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve 763m · 10 min walk
- Wood House Park 1033m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School 649m · 8 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College 649m · 8 min walk
- Dene House Primary School 1029m · 13 min walk
- Dene Academy 1029m · 13 min walk
- Seascape Primary School 1102m · 14 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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