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Southwold Gardens

Sunderland, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Moderate investment High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 25 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%

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £115,975, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

45
Liveability Score
Top 74% in SunderlandTop 73% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 14 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Southwold Gardens is located in Sunderland. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 218m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £115,975, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£115,975
Median Price
14
Transactions (2015–2025)
+9.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

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 Southwold Gardens, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Silksworth Lane-Amsterdam Road bus_stop218m
Silksworth Lane-Ski View bus_stop237m
Silksworth Lane - Scarborough Road bus_stop267m
Vicarage Road-Cavendish Drive bus_stop390m
Aldenham Road bus_stop416m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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