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Ark Royal Close

Hartlepool, England

Residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: Low Yield investment High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £177,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 14% 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), 14% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,500).

Families
Fair

Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (34/100) 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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 14% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,500).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe. But environment (34) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £177,500, but environment (34) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

61
Liveability Score
Top 1% in HartlepoolTop 8% nationally
High confidence Based on 33 transactions, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 14% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Ark Royal Close is located in Hartlepool. Crime levels are below the local average (64 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. 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 (Ark Royal Close) is 101m away. The median property price is £177,500, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. 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. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Good (70)

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

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (34)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£177,500
Median Price
33
Transactions (2014–2025)
+14.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: hot

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 Ark Royal Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

parks & green spaces (4)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Ark Royal Close bus_stop101m
The Schooner bus_stop200m
Warrior Drive South End bus_stop257m
Glaisdale Grove bus_stop293m
Seaton Carew Rail Station rail_station596m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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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