Harwell Close
Middlesbrough, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £86,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (23) is below average.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £86,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (23) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Harwell Close is located in Middlesbrough. Crime is a significant concern, with 1288 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 856 violent offences were recorded (66% 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 (Bretby Close) is 86m away. The median property price is £86,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 43/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 34/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Harwell Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (5)
- Roseberry Park 501m · 6 min walk
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 566m · 7 min walk
- The James Cook University Hospital 601m · 8 min walk
- Park View Medical Clinic 1228m · 15 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1589m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Grove Hill Community Hub Library 688m · 9 min walk
- Easterside Community Hub Library 1185m · 15 min walk
- Neptune Centre Library 1434m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grove Hill Park 620m · 8 min walk
- Berwick Hills Nature Reserve 1134m · 14 min walk
- Clareville Common 1343m · 17 min walk
- Albert Park 1566m · 20 min walk
- Stewart Park 1884m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Beech Grove Primary School 286m · 4 min walk
- Hollis Academy 968m · 12 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1209m · 15 min walk
- Easterside Academy 1362m · 17 min walk
- St Thomas More RC Primary School 1422m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bretby Close — Middlesbrough33
- Martonside Way — Middlesbrough33
- Moresby Close — Middlesbrough33
- Washington Street — Middlesbrough35
- Ormston Avenue — Middlesbrough43
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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