Springfield Park
County Durham, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £426,250, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Median price £426,250 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Springfield Park is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime is a significant concern, with 785 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 450 violent offences were recorded (57% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Fieldhouse Lane) is 126m away. The median property price is £426,250, though prices have fallen 16% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 46/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 38/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Springfield Park, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Durham Moor Tennis Club 823m · 10 min walk
- Pace Health Club 1102m · 14 min walk
- Result Fitness 1228m · 15 min walk
- Lane 7 1279m · 16 min walk
- Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre 1292m · 16 min walk
hospitals (1)
- University Hospital of North Durham 552m · 7 min walk
libraries (2)
- Durham Clayport Library 1371m · 17 min walk
- Barker Research Library 1467m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Flass Vale Local Nature Reserve 345m · 4 min walk
- Wharton Park 766m · 10 min walk
- Friends of Wharton Park 780m · 10 min walk
- Aykley Woods Local Nature Reserve 1241m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 894m · 11 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 1298m · 16 min walk
- Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery 1346m · 17 min walk
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School 1416m · 18 min walk
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 1918m · 24 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.