Byland Close
Sunderland, England
Reality check: Investment fundamentals look strong on paper. Price data (£98,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 26% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 26% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 £98,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £98,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Byland Close is located in Sunderland, near Houghton-le-Spring. Crime is around average for the area, with 106 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 29m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £98,500, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Byland Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Houghton Day Unit 1787m · 22 min walk
- Brooke House 1842m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre 1019m · 13 min walk
- Houghton 1092m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Elba Park 1186m · 15 min walk
- Rectory Park 1280m · 16 min walk
- Durham Road Park 1640m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Burnside Academy Inspires 702m · 9 min walk
- Newbottle Primary Academy 707m · 9 min walk
- Kepier 1163m · 14 min walk
- Shiney Row Primary School 1844m · 23 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 1978m · 25 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.
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