Sidcup Avenue
Middlesbrough, England
Reality check: At £73,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (30/100) 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 £73,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Safety score of 30 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%
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £73,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sidcup Avenue is located in Middlesbrough. Crime rates are above average, with 197 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. 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 (Parkside) is 70m away. The median property price is £73,500, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 364m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Sidcup Avenue in Middlesbrough on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sidcup Avenue, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- The James Cook University Hospital 1441m · 18 min walk
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1476m · 18 min walk
- Roseberry Park 1801m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Neptune Centre Library 1512m · 19 min walk
- Easterside Community Hub Library 1577m · 20 min walk
- Thorntree Community Hub 1945m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Stewart Park 1189m · 15 min walk
- Middlebeck (Millennium Green) 1262m · 16 min walk
- Pallister Park 1940m · 24 min walk
- Thorntree Park 1976m · 25 min walk
schools (4)
- Park End Primary School 365m · 5 min walk
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy 973m · 12 min walk
- Pennyman Primary Academy 977m · 12 min walk
- Lift Unity City 998m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Balmoral Road — Middlesbrough53
- Bramwith Avenue — Middlesbrough53
- Gilkes Walk — Middlesbrough53
- Amersham Road — Middlesbrough53
- Rossett Walk — Middlesbrough53
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.