Straughan Crescent
County Durham, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
Safety score of 15 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 30, walkability 25). 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 car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£219,950) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Straughan Crescent 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. The nearest transport stop is 491m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £219,950. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 258m away. 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 39 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Straughan Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Durham Moor Tennis Club 557m · 7 min walk
- Pace Health Club 1085m · 14 min walk
- Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre 1244m · 16 min walk
- Lane 7 1355m · 17 min walk
hospitals (1)
- University Hospital of North Durham 626m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Newton Hall Library 1195m · 15 min walk
- Durham Clayport Library 1401m · 18 min walk
- Barker Research Library 1733m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Aykley Woods Local Nature Reserve 393m · 5 min walk
- Wharton Park 1067m · 13 min walk
- Friends of Wharton Park 1143m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 259m · 3 min walk
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School 690m · 9 min walk
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School 890m · 11 min walk
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 1040m · 13 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 1940m · 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.
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