Wood Lea
Sunderland, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £144,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 72% 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: 72% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£144,000).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (39) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 72% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£144,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (39) 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 £144,000, but environment (39) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Wood Lea is located in Sunderland, near Houghton-le-Spring. Crime levels are below the local average (75 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 184m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £144,000, with exceptional growth of 72% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 345m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Wood Lea, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Brooke House 783m · 10 min walk
- Houghton Day Unit 812m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Houghton 1347m · 17 min walk
- Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre 1428m · 18 min walk
- Hetton Centre 1641m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hetton Park 981m · 12 min walk
- Hetton Park and Bogs 999m · 12 min walk
- Durham Road Park 1070m · 13 min walk
- Rectory Park 1166m · 15 min walk
- Hetton Lyons Country Park 1841m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Gillas Lane Primary Academy 346m · 4 min walk
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School 786m · 10 min walk
- Houghton Le Spring Nursery School 886m · 11 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 1052m · 13 min walk
- Kepier 1342m · 17 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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