Kings Road
Middlesbrough, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £79,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£79,000).
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 90), affordable entry (£79,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (17), 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 £79,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (17) is below average.
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
Kings Road is located in Middlesbrough. Crime is a significant concern, with 511 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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 170m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £79,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 90 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 252m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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: hot
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 Kings Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Window to the Womb 721m · 9 min walk
- Tees Valley Hospital 1470m · 18 min walk
- Park View Medical Clinic 1867m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Acklam Community Hub Library 1384m · 17 min walk
- Grove Hill Community Hub Library 1628m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ayresome Gardens 989m · 12 min walk
- Albert Park 1127m · 14 min walk
- Grove Hill Park 1587m · 20 min walk
- Clareville Common 1595m · 20 min walk
- King Edward Square 1689m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Linthorpe Community Primary School 252m · 3 min walk
- Sacred Heart Primary School 717m · 9 min walk
- Archibald Primary School 821m · 10 min walk
- Green Lane Primary Academy 874m · 11 min walk
- Ayresome Primary School 1023m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Paddock Wood — Middlesbrough43
- Grange Wood — Middlesbrough43
- Patey Court — Middlesbrough41
- Ayresome Green Lane — Middlesbrough41
- Lingfield Ash — Middlesbrough42
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.
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