Diamond Road
Middlesbrough, England
Reality check: At £44,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (15/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £44,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £44,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Diamond Road is located in Middlesbrough. Crime is a significant concern, with 402 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 196 violent offences were recorded (49% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Parkville Care Centre) is 143m away. The median property price is £44,500, though prices have fallen 46% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 357m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within its district. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Diamond Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Goals 1776m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Window to the Womb 1063m · 13 min walk
- The Bridge 1187m · 15 min walk
- Park View Medical Clinic 1435m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Middlesbrough Central library 560m · 7 min walk
- Grove Hill Community Hub Library 1744m · 22 min walk
- North Ormesby Community Hub library 1899m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King Edward Square 303m · 4 min walk
- Ayresome Gardens 602m · 8 min walk
- Central Square Gardens 628m · 8 min walk
- Albert Park 862m · 11 min walk
- Tower Green 1335m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Newport Primary School 358m · 4 min walk
- Ayresome Primary School 528m · 7 min walk
- Sacred Heart Primary School 831m · 10 min walk
- Abingdon Primary School 831m · 10 min walk
- Outwood Academy Riverside 945m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Molam Close — Middlesbrough50
- Elm Street — Middlesbrough47
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- Pine Street — Middlesbrough45
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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