Whiteoak Avenue
County Durham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £130,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 27% 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: 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000).
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £130,000.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Whiteoak Avenue is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime levels are below the local average (77 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Playground at 277m. The nearest transport stop is 201m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £130,000, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 499m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Whiteoak Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ross Thompson Personal Trainer 398m · 5 min walk
- CrossFit DHM 436m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 444m · 6 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Durham Diagnostic & Treatment Centre 491m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Meadowfield 155m · 2 min walk
- TDC Garden 913m · 11 min walk
- Sherburn Road nature area 1074m · 13 min walk
- Gilesgate Park 1161m · 14 min walk
- Pelaw Woods Local Nature Reserve 1377m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School 501m · 6 min walk
- St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham 522m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 646m · 8 min walk
- Belmont Community School 948m · 12 min walk
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School 1015m · 13 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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