Blackwellgate
Darlington, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 70% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £253,074 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (65) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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
Blackwellgate 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 20 facilities within walking distance, including bar (6), cafe (3), and clothes (3). The closest is Hatch (cafe, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Prebend Row) is 207m away. The median property price is £253,074, with exceptional growth of 70% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 66/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Blackwellgate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Dolphin Centre 166m · 2 min walk
- Darlington Cricket Club 359m · 4 min walk
- OneGym Darlington 482m · 6 min walk
- First Steps 2 Fitness 636m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Darlington Memorial Hospital 899m · 11 min walk
- Hundens Lane Day Hospital 1266m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Darlington central 375m · 5 min walk
- Edward Pease Free Library 387m · 5 min walk
- Cockerton 1772m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Riverside Park 347m · 4 min walk
- Stanhope Park 519m · 6 min walk
- Green Park 676m · 8 min walk
- North Lodge Park 680m · 8 min walk
- The Sensory Garden 828m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 512m · 6 min walk
- Borough Road Nursery School 599m · 8 min walk
- Polam Hall School 612m · 8 min walk
- George Dent Nursery School 719m · 9 min walk
- Corporation Road Community Primary School 872m · 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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