Worton Drive
Darlington, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £110,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (18/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (18/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £110,000, but environment (18) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 27% over 5 years, but environment scores only 18/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Worton Drive is located in Darlington. Crime is around average for the area, with 100 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Geneva Crescent) is 36m away. The median property price is £110,000, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | 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 Worton Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- First Steps 2 Fitness 1053m · 13 min walk
- Darlington Cricket Club 1243m · 16 min walk
- Dolphin Centre 1490m · 19 min walk
- Bannatyne's 1817m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Darlington central 1674m · 21 min walk
- Edward Pease Free Library 1697m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Eastbourne Park 939m · 12 min walk
- The Sensory Garden 1173m · 15 min walk
- South Park 1291m · 16 min walk
- Chandler Rose garden 1335m · 17 min walk
- Riverside Park 1368m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Skerne Park Academy 596m · 7 min walk
- The Rydal Academy 716m · 9 min walk
- St John's Church of England Academy 806m · 10 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 1406m · 18 min walk
- Borough Road Nursery School 1505m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Geneva Gardens — Darlington57
- Ripon Drive — Darlington56
- Folland Court — Darlington57
- Heathfield Park — Darlington57
- Avro Close — Darlington57
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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