Hume Street
Sunderland, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £80,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 39% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£80,000).
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£80,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (44), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £80,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Hume Street is located in Sunderland. Crime is a significant concern, with 318 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 168 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Salvation Army - Sunderland Millfield (place of worship, 66m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Hylton Road-Hume Street) is 88m away. The median property price is £80,000, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 7 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 198m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hume Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 933m · 12 min walk
- Sunderland Wall 1064m · 13 min walk
- Beacon of Light 1594m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kayll Road 530m · 7 min walk
- The Murray Library 1107m · 14 min walk
- City 1692m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pocket Park 249m · 3 min walk
- Burn Park 925m · 12 min walk
- Barnes Park 1405m · 18 min walk
- Southwick Green 1552m · 19 min walk
- Humbledon Hill Quarry (SSSI) 1689m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 199m · 2 min walk
- Diamond Hall Junior Academy 242m · 3 min walk
- Barnes Junior School 1099m · 14 min walk
- Barnes Infant Academy 1099m · 14 min walk
- Richard Avenue Primary School 1312m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Wilson Street — Sunderland46
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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