Burns Close
Gateshead, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £238,000 — 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%
How Life Works Here
Burns Close is located in Gateshead, near Whickham. Crime levels are below the local average (38 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 250m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £238,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 54 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)
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 6 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 Burns Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Badger Magnum Gym 809m · 10 min walk
- Whickham Glebe Sports Club 881m · 11 min walk
- Blaydon Tennis Club 1885m · 24 min walk
- Swalwell Cricket Club 1931m · 24 min walk
- Swalwell Juniors Football Club 1952m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry 1120m · 14 min walk
- Whickham Chiropractic clinic 1136m · 14 min walk
- Dunston Hill Hospital 1793m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Chase Park 1076m · 14 min walk
- Watergate Forest Park 1500m · 19 min walk
- Swalwell Park 1809m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 646m · 8 min walk
- Fellside Community Primary School 748m · 9 min walk
- Clover Hill Community Primary School 841m · 10 min walk
- Front Street Community Primary School 1336m · 17 min walk
- Swalwell Primary School 1679m · 21 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.