Dodsworth Street
Darlington, England
Reality check: May work as a first purchase, but price data is limited. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (15/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored. Price data (£95,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £95,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (8) is below average.
Safety (15), environment (8), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (8), 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 £95,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (8) 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 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £95,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Dodsworth Street is located in Darlington. Crime is a significant concern, with 482 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 242 violent offences were recorded (50% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Albert Hill WMC) is 93m away. The median property price is £95,000. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 101m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 42 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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Dodsworth Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ibex Bouldering 599m · 8 min walk
- Lifestyle Fitness 650m · 8 min walk
- Bannatyne's 879m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Hundens Lane Day Hospital 1195m · 15 min walk
- Darlington Memorial Hospital 1617m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Edward Pease Free Library 1279m · 16 min walk
- Darlington central 1294m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- North Lodge Park 1091m · 14 min walk
- Springfield Park 1443m · 18 min walk
- Riverside Park 1516m · 19 min walk
- Bensham Park 1576m · 20 min walk
- Eastbourne Park 1745m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Gurney Pease Academy 101m · 1 min walk
- Northwood Primary School 699m · 9 min walk
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy 789m · 10 min walk
- Beaumont Hill Academy 1003m · 12 min walk
- Borough Road Nursery School 1213m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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