Compton Grove
Darlington, England
Reality check: At £339,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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: 32% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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: 32% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£339,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Compton Grove is located in Darlington. Crime is around average for the area, with 93 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 53m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £339,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 440m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Compton Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- New Blackwell Lawn Tennis Club 1759m · 22 min walk
- OneGym Darlington 1763m · 22 min walk
- Dolphin Centre 1857m · 23 min walk
- Darlington Cricket Club 1999m · 25 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Darlington Memorial Hospital 1010m · 13 min walk
- West Park Hospital 1499m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cockerton 197m · 2 min walk
- Edward Pease Free Library 1844m · 23 min walk
- Darlington central 1856m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Denes Park 395m · 5 min walk
- Bushell Hill Park 671m · 8 min walk
- Denes 815m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 441m · 6 min walk
- St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School 531m · 7 min walk
- Mowden Infant School 604m · 8 min walk
- Abbey Junior School 843m · 10 min walk
- Abbey Infants' School 1185m · 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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