West Street
County Durham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £44,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 14% 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), 14% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£44,000).
Workable for families, but school access (50) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 14% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£44,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £44,000.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
West Street is located in County Durham, near Tanfield Lea. Crime is around average for the area, with 132 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 47m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £44,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 183 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 419m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from West Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Louisa Centre 1399m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- North Leigh Play Area 550m · 7 min walk
- Harperley and Pea Woods Local Nature Reserve 560m · 7 min walk
- Tanfield Lea Marsh Local Nature Reserve 868m · 11 min walk
- Oakey's Park 1120m · 14 min walk
- View Lane Park 1686m · 21 min walk
schools (4)
- Tanfield Lea Community Primary School 420m · 5 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley 1431m · 18 min walk
- North Durham Academy 1793m · 22 min walk
- Shield Row Primary School 1928m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Errington Drive — County Durham53
- Hadleigh Court — County Durham55
- Trefoil Road — County Durham53
- Heathfield — County Durham54
- Fallow Road — County Durham54
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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