The Oval
Hartlepool, England
Reality check: At £201,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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 90), 16% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £201,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (45) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Oval is located in Hartlepool. Crime levels are below the local average (50 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 209m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £201,250, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 492m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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: 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 The Oval, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 1187m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Sandwell Park Hospital 1371m · 17 min walk
- University Hospital of Hartlepool 1926m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hartlepool Central Library 891m · 11 min walk
- Throston Grange Library 1446m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ward Jackson Park 686m · 9 min walk
- Serpentine Gardens 692m · 9 min walk
- Burn Valley 786m · 10 min walk
- Burn Valley 1027m · 13 min walk
- Stranton Green 1227m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Eldon Grove Academy 493m · 6 min walk
- Manor Community Academy 589m · 7 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 637m · 8 min walk
- Lynnfield Primary School 703m · 9 min walk
- Catcote Academy 925m · 12 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.
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