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Victoria Road

Darlington, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £91,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 23% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£91,000).

Families
Fair

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%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£91,000).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Affordable at £91,000 with decent transport (90) and services (65). Good first step.

How this is calculated

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

64
Liveability Score
Top 1% in DarlingtonTop 4% nationally
High confidence Based on 89 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Victoria 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 dominate reports. 114 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Hair by Ann-Marie (hairdresser, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Leisure) is 140m away. The median property price is £91,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 89 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Poor (25)

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

Daily Access Good (65)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (72)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£91,000
Median Price
89
Transactions (2014–2025)
+23.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Hair by Ann-Marie17m (0.2 min walk)
Subway87m (1.1 min walk)
Woollen Mill Pub95m (1.2 min walk)
Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill102m (1.3 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Victoria Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Leisure bus_stop140m
Park Street bus_stop166m
Town Hall bus_stop219m
Dolphin Centre bus_stop234m
Victoria Road bus_stop248m
Darlington Rail Station rail_station435m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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