Grange Road
Darlington, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £215,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Grange Road is located in Darlington. Crime is a significant concern, with 327 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 114 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). 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 (Sainsbury's) is 200m away. The median property price is £215,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 52 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 76m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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 Grange Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Darlington Cricket Club 423m · 5 min walk
- Dolphin Centre 638m · 8 min walk
- First Steps 2 Fitness 850m · 11 min walk
- OneGym Darlington 1025m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Darlington Memorial Hospital 1250m · 16 min walk
- Hundens Lane Day Hospital 1641m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Darlington central 909m · 11 min walk
- Edward Pease Free Library 924m · 12 min walk
- Cockerton 1906m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Green Park 222m · 3 min walk
- Stanhope Park 732m · 9 min walk
- South Park 843m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Polam Hall School 76m · 1 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 163m · 2 min walk
- Skerne Park Academy 996m · 12 min walk
- George Dent Nursery School 1053m · 13 min walk
- Corporation Road Community Primary School 1355m · 17 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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