Coldwell Street
Gateshead, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £84,000 with decent transport (90) and services (100). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Coldwell Street is located in Gateshead. Crime is a significant concern, with 429 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 190 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), hairdresser (2), and atm (1). The closest is Carl Gills (fast food, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Felling Square) is 116m away. The median property price is £84,000, though prices have fallen 27% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 58/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Coldwell Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Skinnypigs Fitness Studio 820m · 10 min walk
- Gateshead Rugby Football Club 1722m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Felling Library 289m · 4 min walk
- Pelaw Library 1773m · 22 min walk
- Leam Lane Library 1861m · 23 min walk
- Gateshead Central Library 1952m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Holly Hill Park 389m · 5 min walk
- Windy Nook Nature Park 919m · 12 min walk
- Carr Hill Recreation Ground 930m · 12 min walk
- Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area 1264m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Falla Park Community Primary School 140m · 2 min walk
- Brandling Primary School 515m · 6 min walk
- Windy Nook Primary School 785m · 10 min walk
- The Drive Community Primary School 817m · 10 min walk
- Furrowfield School 1147m · 14 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.