Castle Close
Gateshead, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Castle 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 95m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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. The nearest school is just 485m away. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Castle Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Whickham Glebe Sports Club 516m · 6 min walk
- Swalwell Cricket Club 912m · 11 min walk
- Blaydon Tennis Club 928m · 12 min walk
- Badger Magnum Gym 1009m · 13 min walk
- Blaydon RFC 1069m · 13 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Whickham Chiropractic clinic 311m · 4 min walk
- Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry 348m · 4 min walk
- Blaydon Primary Care Centre 1660m · 21 min walk
- Community Diagnostic Clinic 1734m · 22 min walk
- Dunston Hill Hospital 1816m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Chase Park 827m · 10 min walk
- Swalwell Park 1052m · 13 min walk
- Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve 1464m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Fellside Community Primary School 486m · 6 min walk
- Front Street Community Primary School 587m · 7 min walk
- Swalwell Primary School 896m · 11 min walk
- Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 948m · 12 min walk
- Clover Hill Community Primary School 1220m · 15 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.