St Giles Close
County Durham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £160,000, but limited services (16) and safety (25) limit overall appeal.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
St Giles Close is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime is a significant concern, with 472 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is 1860 Bar & Kitchen (bar, 485m). The nearest transport stop is 129m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £160,000. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 St Giles Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Green Lane Cricket Ground 485m · 6 min walk
- The Unity Gym 752m · 9 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Durham Diagnostic & Treatment Centre 1486m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Pelaw Woods Local Nature Reserve 278m · 4 min walk
- Old Durham Gardens 766m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 737m · 9 min walk
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School 817m · 10 min walk
- St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham 886m · 11 min walk
- St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School 1161m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Milbank Terrace — County Durham40
- Hazel Court — County Durham40
- Healeyfield — County Durham40
- Greenwells Garth — County Durham40
- Tennyson Gardens — County Durham40
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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