Addison Road
Hartlepool, England
Reality check: At £43,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £43,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (6) is below average.
Safety (25), environment (6), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
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 — 74% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (6), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £43,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (6) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 74% over 5 years, but environment scores only 6/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Addison Road is located in Hartlepool. Crime is a significant concern, with 1828 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 620 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Addison Road) is 128m away. The median property price is £43,500, with exceptional growth of 74% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 488m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability. 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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 Addison Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 732m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Sandwell Park Hospital 220m · 3 min walk
- University Hospital of Hartlepool 1549m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hartlepool Central Library 700m · 9 min walk
- Throston Grange Library 1824m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Stranton Green 1232m · 15 min walk
- Serpentine Gardens 1302m · 16 min walk
- Burn Valley 1472m · 18 min walk
- Burn Valley 1646m · 21 min walk
- Spion Cop Cemetery Local Nature Reserve 1858m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Lynnfield Primary School 489m · 6 min walk
- Dyke House Sports and Technology College 650m · 8 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 1011m · 13 min walk
- Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School 1083m · 14 min walk
- Stranton Primary School 1402m · 18 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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