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Potters Bank

County Durham, England

Semi-rural Calm, suburban Car + some transport Risk: Low Family-workable Low confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: FamiliesFair

Workable for families, but transport (30) may concern parents.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but transport (30) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Poor

Out of reach (£847,750) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

53
Liveability Score
Top 10% in County DurhamTop 29% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 14 transactions (limited sample), 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

Limited tenant pool

Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.

Price anomaly

Median price £847,750 based on only 14 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.

How Life Works Here

Potters Bank is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime levels are below the local average (31 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 333m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £847,750. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Good (70)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (30)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (59)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Poor (25)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£847,750
Median Price
14
Transactions (2014–2022)

Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

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 Potters Bank, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

St Aidans College bus_stop333m
Duke of Wellington bus_stop506m
Oriental Museum bus_stop536m
Douglas Gardens bus_stop564m
Durham Rail Station rail_station1457m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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