Willowtree Avenue
County Durham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £189,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 40% 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), 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£189,000).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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), 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£189,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £189,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Willowtree Avenue is located in County Durham, near Durham. Crime levels are below the local average (77 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 19m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £189,000, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 43 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 278m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% 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)
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 Willowtree Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Soccarena 406m · 5 min walk
- Ross Thompson Personal Trainer 583m · 7 min walk
- Durham Community Boxing Club 791m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 833m · 10 min walk
- The Unity Gym 866m · 11 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Durham Diagnostic & Treatment Centre 427m · 5 min walk
libraries (2)
- Belmont Library 1387m · 17 min walk
- Durham Clayport Library 1980m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Meadowfield 471m · 6 min walk
- Pelaw Woods Local Nature Reserve 1226m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School 278m · 4 min walk
- St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham 627m · 8 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 662m · 8 min walk
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School 993m · 12 min walk
- Belmont Community School 1353m · 17 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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