Dornoch Crescent
Gateshead, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 3% 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
Good entry point at £171,750, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dornoch Crescent is located in Gateshead. Crime is around average for the area, with 86 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 35m away. The median property price is £171,750, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 286m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district.
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
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 Dornoch Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Skinnypigs Fitness Studio 1750m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Leam Lane Library 1098m · 14 min walk
- Felling Library 1177m · 15 min walk
- Pelaw Library 1814m · 23 min walk
- Wrekenton Library 1965m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Windy Nook Nature Park 470m · 6 min walk
- White Hill 974m · 12 min walk
- Holly Hill Park 1057m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Windy Nook Primary School 287m · 4 min walk
- Furrowfield School 677m · 8 min walk
- The Drive Community Primary School 950m · 12 min walk
- Falla Park Community Primary School 1004m · 12 min walk
- Hill Top School 1245m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Albion Street — Gateshead56
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- Westfield — Gateshead55
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.
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