Scott Street
County Durham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £42,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 29% 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), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£42,500).
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%
Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£42,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £42,500 with decent transport (40) and services (100). Good first step.
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.
How Life Works Here
Scott Street is located in County Durham, near Stanley. Crime is a significant concern, with 822 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 300 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), clothes (2), and hairdresser (2). The closest is BOYOS Barber (hairdresser, 28m). The nearest transport stop is 125m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £42,500, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 365m away. 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 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district. 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)
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: 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 Scott Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Ruthless Fitness 82m · 1 min walk
- The Louisa Centre 144m · 2 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stanley Library 144m · 2 min walk
- South Moor Library 753m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Oakey's Park 459m · 6 min walk
- View Lane Park 967m · 12 min walk
- Tanfield Lea Marsh Local Nature Reserve 1387m · 17 min walk
- Memorial Park 1525m · 19 min walk
- North Leigh Play Area 1661m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley 366m · 5 min walk
- South Stanley Infant and Nursery School 638m · 8 min walk
- South Stanley Junior School 638m · 8 min walk
- North Durham Academy 712m · 9 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor 1128m · 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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