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Seymour Street

County Durham, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Starter home High confidence

Reality check: At £60,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: First-time BuyersGood

Good entry point at £60,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

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%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £60,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

52
Liveability Score
Top 15% in County DurhamTop 32% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 61 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Seymour Street is located in County Durham, near Consett. Crime is a significant concern, with 600 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 193 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), cafe (1), and pharmacy (1). The closest is Viceroy Tandoori Takeaway (fast food, 41m). The nearest transport stop is 68m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £60,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 61 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. 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 346m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£60,000
Median Price
61
Transactions (2014–2025)
-8.3%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Viceroy Tandoori Takeaway41m (0.5 min walk)
Station Road Pharmacy44m (0.6 min walk)
Lee's Chinese Takeaway48m (0.6 min walk)
Granny B's Coffee Room60m (0.8 min walk)
Oriental Delight66m (0.8 min walk)
The Barn70m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Seymour Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Station Road bus_stop68m
Delves Lane bus_stop90m
Front Street bus_stop202m
Consett Bus Station Stand A bus_stop238m
Consett Bus Station Stand B bus_stop238m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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