Canterbury Grove
Middlesbrough, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £104,875 with stable market liquidity. Strong 19% 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: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£104,875).
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£104,875).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £104,875, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Canterbury Grove is located in Middlesbrough. Crime is a significant concern, with 408 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 161 violent offences were recorded (39% 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. The nearest transport stop is 211m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £104,875, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: stable
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 Canterbury Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Goals 1717m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 139m · 2 min walk
- Park View Medical Clinic 1075m · 13 min walk
- Roseberry Park 1619m · 20 min walk
- Tees Valley Hospital 1759m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Grove Hill Community Hub Library 929m · 12 min walk
- Middlesbrough Central library 1463m · 18 min walk
- Acklam Community Hub Library 1993m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Albert Park 394m · 5 min walk
- Ayresome Gardens 575m · 7 min walk
- Clareville Common 803m · 10 min walk
- Grove Hill Park 921m · 12 min walk
- King Edward Square 1151m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 546m · 7 min walk
- Sacred Heart Primary School 592m · 7 min walk
- Linthorpe Community Primary School 678m · 8 min walk
- Ayresome Primary School 707m · 9 min walk
- Green Lane Primary Academy 1212m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Urswick Close — Middlesbrough48
- Cranmore Road — Middlesbrough50
- Ottawa Road — Middlesbrough50
- Valley Road — Middlesbrough43
- Ingleby Road — Middlesbrough49
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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