Barnard Street
Darlington, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (36).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Barnard Street is located in Darlington. Crime is a significant concern, with 2216 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 903 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Star of Bengal (restaurant, 34m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 81m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 439m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Barnard Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Dolphin Centre 410m · 5 min walk
- OneGym Darlington 460m · 6 min walk
- Darlington Cricket Club 629m · 8 min walk
- JD Gyms 967m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Darlington Memorial Hospital 624m · 8 min walk
- Hundens Lane Day Hospital 1445m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Edward Pease Free Library 455m · 6 min walk
- Darlington central 458m · 6 min walk
- Cockerton 1502m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Stanhope Park 283m · 4 min walk
- North Lodge Park 562m · 7 min walk
- Riverside Park 586m · 7 min walk
- Green Park 744m · 9 min walk
- Denes 957m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- George Dent Nursery School 440m · 6 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 593m · 7 min walk
- Corporation Road Community Primary School 665m · 8 min walk
- Polam Hall School 766m · 10 min walk
- Reid Street Primary School 884m · 11 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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