Foston Way
Stockton-on-Tees, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £168,750 with warm market liquidity. Modest 8% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £168,750, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Foston Way is located in Stockton-on-Tees. Crime is a significant concern, with 513 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 194 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 (Rollesby Way) is 133m away. The median property price is £168,750, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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)
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: warm
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 Foston Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- David Lloyd Leisure 96m · 1 min walk
- Air Trail Tees Barrage 386m · 5 min walk
- TeamSport Stockton 559m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- SPA Medica 741m · 9 min walk
- Ultrasound Direct 1178m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stockton Central Library and Customer Service Centre 1159m · 14 min walk
- Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street (Riverbank Children's Centre) 1340m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Portrack Marsh, Nature Reserve 1012m · 13 min walk
- Harewood Pleasure Gardens 1388m · 17 min walk
- Victoria Park 1558m · 20 min walk
- Little Boy Park 1855m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- North Shore Academy 1378m · 17 min walk
- Harewood Primary School 1460m · 18 min walk
- St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy 1594m · 20 min walk
- Mandale Mill Primary School 1779m · 22 min walk
- Norton Primary Academy 1814m · 23 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.