Wildair Close
Darlington, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £185,000 with warm market liquidity. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market.
Safety score of 15 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £185,000, but limited services (30) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
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.
How Life Works Here
Wildair Close is located in Darlington. Crime is a significant concern, with 392 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 199 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 265m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £185,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 87m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 44 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Wildair Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- West Park 170m · 2 min walk
- Sugar Hill Park 1212m · 15 min walk
- Cockerton Green 1449m · 18 min walk
- Bushell Hill Park 1788m · 22 min walk
- Denes Park 1808m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- West Park Academy 88m · 1 min walk
- Mount Pleasant Primary School 740m · 9 min walk
- Wyvern Academy 1108m · 14 min walk
- St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School 1222m · 15 min walk
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1327m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Pennycress Lane — Darlington42
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- Bleath Ghyll — Darlington45
- John Fowler Way — Darlington40
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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