Fernhill Avenue
Gateshead, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
Possible first step at £230,000 — 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
Fernhill Avenue 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 153m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £230,000. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 441m away. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Detached | Leasehold | 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 Fernhill Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Swalwell Cricket Club 640m · 8 min walk
- Blaydon RFC 684m · 9 min walk
- Whickham Glebe Sports Club 708m · 9 min walk
- Blaydon Tennis Club 776m · 10 min walk
- Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre 1253m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Whickham Chiropractic clinic 352m · 4 min walk
- Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry 396m · 5 min walk
- Blaydon Primary Care Centre 1264m · 16 min walk
- Community Diagnostic Clinic 1457m · 18 min walk
- Dunston Hill Hospital 1822m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Swalwell Park 757m · 10 min walk
- Chase Park 905m · 11 min walk
- Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve 1233m · 15 min walk
- Shibdon Pond Local Nature Reserve 1707m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Front Street Community Primary School 442m · 6 min walk
- Swalwell Primary School 609m · 8 min walk
- Fellside Community Primary School 891m · 11 min walk
- Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 1356m · 17 min walk
- Clover Hill Community Primary School 1619m · 20 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.
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