Russell Close
County Durham, England
Reality check: At £309,950, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% 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: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
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: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (24), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£309,950) 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
Prices grew 34% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Russell Close is located in County Durham, near Consett. Crime rates are above average, with 178 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Grey Horse (pub, 89m). The nearest transport stop is 133m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £309,950, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 35 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 125m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 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), 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
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 Russell Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 481m · 6 min walk
- Leadgate Cricket Club 1027m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Blackhill & Consett Park 876m · 11 min walk
- Genesis Way Park 1053m · 13 min walk
- Fawcett Park 1309m · 16 min walk
- The Heaps Country Park 1809m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Beechdale Nursery School 125m · 2 min walk
- Consett Junior School 125m · 2 min walk
- Consett Infant School 325m · 4 min walk
- Consett Academy 404m · 5 min walk
- Villa Real School 419m · 5 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Villa Real Road — County Durham43
- Beechdale Road — County Durham42
- Harvey Close — County Durham42
- Brampton Court — County Durham42
- Grange Avenue — County Durham42
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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