Burnet Drive
Darlington, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £153,495 with hot market liquidity. Strong 24% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,495).
Safety (15), environment (19), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, 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), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,495).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (19), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £153,495, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (19) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 24% over 5 years, but environment scores only 19/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Burnet Drive is located in Darlington. Crime is a significant concern, with 414 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 202 violent offences were recorded (49% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 206m away. The median property price is £153,495, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 76 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 355m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 Burnet Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bannatyne's 476m · 6 min walk
- Lifestyle Fitness 542m · 7 min walk
- Ibex Bouldering 653m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Hundens Lane Day Hospital 526m · 7 min walk
- Darlington Memorial Hospital 1597m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Edward Pease Free Library 909m · 11 min walk
- Darlington central 913m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- North Lodge Park 954m · 12 min walk
- Riverside Park 1019m · 13 min walk
- Eastbourne Park 1072m · 13 min walk
- Denes 1365m · 17 min walk
- The Sensory Garden 1907m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy 357m · 4 min walk
- Borough Road Nursery School 698m · 9 min walk
- Gurney Pease Academy 766m · 10 min walk
- Heathfield Primary School 886m · 11 min walk
- The Rydal Academy 1220m · 15 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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