Ashley Gardens
Hartlepool, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety (15), environment (21), and school access (40) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (21), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £75,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
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.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Ashley Gardens is located in Hartlepool. Crime is a significant concern, with 319 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 170 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Halliday's Stores (convenience, 53m). The nearest transport stop is 79m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £75,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 474m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 39 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: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ashley Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Dodgeball Centre 1162m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Sandwell Park Hospital 901m · 11 min walk
- University Hospital of Hartlepool 925m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Throston Grange Library 996m · 12 min walk
- Hartlepool Central Library 1255m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Serpentine Gardens 676m · 8 min walk
- Middle Warren Play Area and Neighbourhood Park 1253m · 16 min walk
- Ward Jackson Park 1366m · 17 min walk
- Burn Valley 1782m · 22 min walk
- Burn Valley 1852m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Jesmond Gardens Primary School 475m · 6 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 496m · 6 min walk
- Dyke House Sports and Technology College 591m · 7 min walk
- Lynnfield Primary School 849m · 11 min walk
- West View Primary School 1298m · 16 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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