Wilkes Street
Darlington, England
Reality check: May work as a first purchase, but price data is limited. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored. Price data (£68,250) 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 £68,250, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 22% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £68,250, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £68,250 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Wilkes Street is located in Darlington. Crime is a significant concern, with 378 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 143 violent offences were recorded (38% 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 (Corporation Road School) is 126m away. The median property price is £68,250, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 123m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and property investors. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district. 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), 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: 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 Wilkes Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 284m · 4 min walk
- Ibex Bouldering 520m · 6 min walk
- OneGym Darlington 541m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Darlington Memorial Hospital 539m · 7 min walk
- Hundens Lane Day Hospital 1472m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Edward Pease Free Library 693m · 9 min walk
- Darlington central 716m · 9 min walk
- Cockerton 1474m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Denes 295m · 4 min walk
- North Lodge Park 296m · 4 min walk
- Denes 522m · 6 min walk
- Stanhope Park 853m · 11 min walk
- Riverside Park 1026m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Corporation Road Community Primary School 123m · 2 min walk
- Reid Street Primary School 526m · 7 min walk
- George Dent Nursery School 595m · 7 min walk
- Northwood Primary School 910m · 11 min walk
- Borough Road Nursery School 926m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- South Terrace — Darlington52
- Herbert Street — Darlington56
- Station Road — Darlington56
- Corporation Road — Darlington57
- George Street — Darlington55
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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