Finchale Close
Sunderland, England
Reality check: At £49,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £49,000, but environment (35) is below average.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £49,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Finchale Close is located in Sunderland, near Houghton-le-Spring. Crime levels are below the local average (45 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 194m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £49,000, though prices have fallen 26% over five years. Based on 41 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 341m away. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: hot
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 Finchale Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Houghton Day Unit 737m · 9 min walk
- Brooke House 779m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Houghton 689m · 9 min walk
- Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre 738m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Durham Road Park 507m · 6 min walk
- Rectory Park 565m · 7 min walk
- Rainton Meadows 1445m · 18 min walk
- Hetton Park and Bogs 1885m · 24 min walk
- Hetton Park 1990m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Kepier 342m · 4 min walk
- Burnside Academy Inspires 675m · 8 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 793m · 10 min walk
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School 893m · 11 min walk
- Newbottle Primary Academy 1530m · 19 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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