Victoria Road
Sunderland, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £105,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 117% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 117% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£105,000). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
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 transport (30) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 117% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£105,000). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £105,000, but transport (30) means car needed and 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.
How Life Works Here
Victoria Road is located in Sunderland, near Washington. Crime is a significant concern, with 353 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 147 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (7), hairdresser (3), and supermarket (2). The closest is Grill House Takeaway (fast food, 25m). The nearest transport stop is 42m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £105,000, with exceptional growth of 117% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 50 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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Victoria Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 1397m · 18 min walk
- Washington Leisure Centre 1834m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Washington Millennium 174m · 2 min walk
- Washington Town Centre 1607m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Albany Park 334m · 4 min walk
- Usworth Park 479m · 6 min walk
- Glebe Park 1407m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Washington Academy 547m · 7 min walk
- Usworth Colliery Nursery School 649m · 8 min walk
- Usworth Colliery Primary School 649m · 8 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington 803m · 10 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington 1125m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Mautland Street — Sunderland50
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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