Darnton Drive
Middlesbrough, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £81,500 with warm market liquidity. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £81,500, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Darnton Drive is located in Middlesbrough. Crime is around average for the area, with 273 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 169m away. The median property price is £81,500, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 163m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% 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)
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 Darnton Drive, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1051m · 13 min walk
- The James Cook University Hospital 1071m · 13 min walk
- Roseberry Park 1493m · 19 min walk
- Tees Valley Hospital 1828m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Easterside Community Hub Library 240m · 3 min walk
- Marton Community Hub 1556m · 19 min walk
- Grove Hill Community Hub Library 1884m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Stewart Park 980m · 12 min walk
- Natures World 1433m · 18 min walk
- Fairy Dell Park 1686m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Easterside Academy 164m · 2 min walk
- St Thomas More RC Primary School 229m · 3 min walk
- Beverley School 1207m · 15 min walk
- Hollis Academy 1207m · 15 min walk
- Beech Grove Primary School 1441m · 18 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.