Durham Street
North Yorkshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £117,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 39% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500).
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%
Strong case: 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500).
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 £117,500, 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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Durham Street is located in North Yorkshire, near Scarborough. Crime is a significant concern, with 374 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 172 violent offences were recorded (46% 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 (Trafalgar Sq) is 159m away. The median property price is £117,500, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 465m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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 7 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 Durham Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- YMCA Leisure Centre 283m · 4 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Ellis Centre 281m · 4 min walk
- South Cliff Chiropody 1390m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Royal Albert Park 434m · 5 min walk
- St Nicholas Gardens 659m · 8 min walk
- Japanese Garden 710m · 9 min walk
- Crescent Gardens 802m · 10 min walk
- Valley Park 915m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Friarage Community Academy 467m · 6 min walk
- Gladstone Road Primary School 961m · 12 min walk
- Childhaven Community Nursery School 1117m · 14 min walk
- Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School 1237m · 16 min walk
- Scarborough University Technical College 1892m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Royal Crescent — North Yorkshire48
- Church Square — North Yorkshire49
- Crescent Avenue — North Yorkshire47
- Queen's Terrace — North Yorkshire49
- Durham Place — North Yorkshire49
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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