Orpington Road
Middlesbrough, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £60,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 33% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£60,000).
Safety (15), environment (21), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Strong case: 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£60,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (21), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £60,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 33% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Orpington Road is located in Middlesbrough. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 183 violent offences were recorded (60% of total). 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 (Croxden Grove) is 144m away. The median property price is £60,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 250m 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 45 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Orpington Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- The James Cook University Hospital 1287m · 16 min walk
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1327m · 17 min walk
- Roseberry Park 1553m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Neptune Centre Library 1121m · 14 min walk
- Thorntree Community Hub 1597m · 20 min walk
- Easterside Community Hub Library 1674m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Middlebeck (Millennium Green) 851m · 11 min walk
- Stewart Park 1471m · 18 min walk
- Pallister Park 1531m · 19 min walk
- Thorntree Park 1685m · 21 min walk
- Memorial Park 1969m · 25 min walk
schools (4)
- Park End Primary School 251m · 3 min walk
- Lift Unity City 589m · 7 min walk
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy 683m · 8 min walk
- Pallister Park Primary School 1187m · 15 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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