Deckham Street
Gateshead, England
Reality check: May work as a first purchase, but price data is limited. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (15/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored. Price data (£89,500) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £89,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (42), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £89,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £89,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Deckham Street is located in Gateshead. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 143 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is J M Stores (convenience, 103m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Deckham Terrace) is 72m away. The median property price is £89,500. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 425m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Deckham Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Gateshead Leisure Centre 625m · 8 min walk
- Gateshead Rugby Football Club 1033m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1549m · 19 min walk
- Bensham Hospital 1607m · 20 min walk
- Fell Tower Medical Centre 1909m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gateshead Central Library 551m · 7 min walk
- Felling Library 1413m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Top Park 548m · 7 min walk
- Bishops Park 767m · 10 min walk
- Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area 940m · 12 min walk
- Carr Hill Recreation Ground 1007m · 13 min walk
- Hodkin Park 1197m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- South Street Community Primary School 426m · 5 min walk
- Gibside School 526m · 7 min walk
- River Tyne Academy Gateshead 672m · 8 min walk
- Dryden School 688m · 9 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell 1033m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Milvain Close — Gateshead47
- John Hodgson Close — Gateshead46
- Cross Street — Gateshead49
- Marigold Avenue — Gateshead48
- St Edmund's Road — Gateshead50
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.
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