Friarside Gardens
Gateshead, England
Reality check: At £265,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — 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%
Price (£265,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Friarside Gardens is located in Gateshead, near Whickham. Crime is around average for the area, with 134 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 118m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 397m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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 | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Friarside Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Whickham Glebe Sports Club 400m · 5 min walk
- Badger Magnum Gym 841m · 10 min walk
- Swalwell Cricket Club 1128m · 14 min walk
- Blaydon Tennis Club 1133m · 14 min walk
- Blaydon RFC 1277m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Whickham Chiropractic clinic 377m · 5 min walk
- Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry 388m · 5 min walk
- Dunston Hill Hospital 1720m · 22 min walk
- Community Diagnostic Clinic 1792m · 22 min walk
- Blaydon Primary Care Centre 1865m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Chase Park 735m · 9 min walk
- Swalwell Park 1139m · 14 min walk
- Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve 1501m · 19 min walk
- Watergate Forest Park 1996m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Fellside Community Primary School 398m · 5 min walk
- Front Street Community Primary School 647m · 8 min walk
- Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 824m · 10 min walk
- Swalwell Primary School 988m · 12 min walk
- Clover Hill Community Primary School 1108m · 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.
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