Caxton Street
Middlesbrough, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £72,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 25% 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 70), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£72,000).
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: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£72,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), 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 £72,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Caxton Street is located in Middlesbrough. Crime is a significant concern, with 382 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 142 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 86m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £72,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 272m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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)
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: warm
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 Caxton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Goals 1498m · 19 min walk
- PureGym 1887m · 24 min walk
- Ninja Warrior UK 1895m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Window to the Womb 244m · 3 min walk
- Park View Medical Clinic 1226m · 15 min walk
- The Bridge 1929m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grove Hill Community Hub Library 1228m · 15 min walk
- Middlesbrough Central library 1239m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Ayresome Gardens 233m · 3 min walk
- Albert Park 392m · 5 min walk
- Clareville Common 914m · 11 min walk
- Central Square Gardens 1299m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Sacred Heart Primary School 273m · 3 min walk
- Ayresome Primary School 348m · 4 min walk
- Linthorpe Community Primary School 804m · 10 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 906m · 11 min walk
- Newport Primary School 1000m · 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.