Is Alnwick Close in Gateshead safe?

Alnwick Close scores 60/100 for safety — broadly average crime levels for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Alnwick Close?

The median property price on Alnwick Close is £265,000, based on 9 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Alnwick Close best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 31% 5-year growth.

Alnwick Close

Gateshead, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £265,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 31% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 31% 5-year growth.

Families

Fair

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%

Young Professionals

Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors

Good

Strong case: 31% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees

Below Average

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%

First-time Buyers

Below Average

Price (£265,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

Liveability Score

Top 32% in GatesheadTop 31% nationally

Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 9 transactions

How Life Works Here

Alnwick Close is located in Gateshead, near Whickham. Crime levels are below the local average (43 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 88m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Good (60)

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 Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£265,000

Median Price

Transactions (2015–2025)

+31.1%

5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Leasehold | 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 Alnwick Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (5)

Whickham Glebe Sports Club 625m · 8 min walk
Swalwell Cricket Club 739m · 9 min walk
Blaydon Tennis Club 786m · 10 min walk
Blaydon RFC 884m · 11 min walk
Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre 1465m · 18 min walk

hospitals (5)

Whickham Chiropractic clinic 320m · 4 min walk
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry 369m · 5 min walk
Blaydon Primary Care Centre 1475m · 18 min walk
Community Diagnostic Clinic 1657m · 21 min walk
Dunston Hill Hospital 1870m · 23 min walk

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libraries (1)

Whickham Library 692m · 9 min walk

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parks & green spaces (4)

Chase Park 898m · 11 min walk
Swalwell Park 960m · 12 min walk
Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve 1408m · 18 min walk
Shibdon Pond Local Nature Reserve 1912m · 24 min walk

schools (5)

Front Street Community Primary School 547m · 7 min walk
Fellside Community Primary School 642m · 8 min walk
Swalwell Primary School 806m · 10 min walk
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 1107m · 14 min walk
Clover Hill Community Primary School 1369m · 17 min walk

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Transport Links

Parkway-Parkdale Rise bus_stop88m

Parkway-Tindale Drive bus_stop243m

Whickham Bank-North View bus_stop293m

Fellside Road - West Street bus_stop302m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

62% data uniqueness

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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.

Data updated: 2026-06-11