Durham Close
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £214,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Durham Close is located in Tamworth, near Fazeley, Staffordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (30 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 422m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £214,000. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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: warm
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 Durham Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Anytime Fitness 787m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 995m · 12 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1088m · 14 min walk
- The Gym Group 1137m · 14 min walk
- Snowdome 1213m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- IVI Midland 809m · 10 min walk
- Chiropdy Podiatry Surgery 1837m · 23 min walk
- Albert Road Osteopaths 1892m · 24 min walk
- Footsteps Treatment Clinic 1894m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Tameside Nature Reserve 511m · 6 min walk
- Castle Grounds 1403m · 18 min walk
- Broad Meadow Local Nature Reserve 1733m · 22 min walk
- The Leys 1752m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Kettlebrook Short Stay School 1233m · 15 min walk
- Two Gates Primary School 1346m · 17 min walk
- Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School 1513m · 19 min walk
- William MacGregor Primary School 1758m · 22 min walk
- Moorgate Primary Academy 1887m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Nimbus — Tamworth52
- Crigdon — Tamworth52
- Northumberland Close — Tamworth46
- Dorset Close — Tamworth46
- Cumberland Drive — Tamworth46
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.