Lincoln Street
Sunderland, England
Reality check: At £55,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Affordable at £55,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (22/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£55,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (22/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £55,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 20% over 5 years, but environment scores only 22/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Lincoln Street is located in Sunderland. Crime is around average for the area, with 127 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 (Fordfield Road - Garfield Street) is 58m away. The median property price is £55,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 282m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.
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 Lincoln Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Sunderland Wall 825m · 10 min walk
- JD Gyms 1404m · 18 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 1500m · 19 min walk
- Beacon of Light 1916m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Kayll Road 670m · 8 min walk
- The Murray Library 1627m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pocket Park 657m · 8 min walk
- Memorial Garden 1058m · 13 min walk
- Barnes Park 1590m · 20 min walk
- Southwick Green 1624m · 20 min walk
- Barnes Park Extension 1718m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Diamond Hall Junior Academy 283m · 4 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 363m · 4 min walk
- Highfield Academy 809m · 10 min walk
- Barnes Junior School 1270m · 16 min walk
- Barnes Infant Academy 1270m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Arlington Street — Sunderland60
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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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