Low Downs Road
Sunderland, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for young professionals (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 30% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (55), or school access (55). 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 — 30% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — 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 £74,250, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Low Downs Road is located in Sunderland, near Hetton-le-Hole. Crime is around average for the area, with 112 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% 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 15m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £74,250, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 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 4 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 Low Downs Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Brooke House 1337m · 17 min walk
- Houghton Day Unit 1382m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hetton Park 616m · 8 min walk
- Hetton Park and Bogs 731m · 9 min walk
- Hetton Lyons Country Park 1153m · 14 min walk
- Durham Road Park 1615m · 20 min walk
- Rectory Park 1827m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Gillas Lane Primary Academy 1004m · 12 min walk
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School 1466m · 18 min walk
- Hetton Primary School 1658m · 21 min walk
- Hetton Lyons Nursery School 1801m · 22 min walk
- Hetton Lyons Primary School 1801m · 22 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.