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Glendale Drive

Darlington, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Family-workable Low confidence

Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: FamiliesGood

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (54) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

56
Liveability Score
Top 15% in DarlingtonTop 19% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 5 transactions — median not shown, 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Glendale Drive is located in Darlington. Crime levels are below the local average (73 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 247m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £235,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Good (70)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (54)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (75)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

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Median not shown (5 sales)
5
Transactions (2014–2023)

Semi-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 Glendale Drive, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Linwood Grove bus_stop247m
Carmel Grove bus_stop259m
Linden Avenue bus_stop296m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
62% data uniqueness
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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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