Glendale Avenue
Gateshead, England
Reality check: At £236,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 67% 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: 67% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (24/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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%
Strong case: 67% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (24/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £236,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (24) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 67% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Glendale Avenue 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 239m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £236,000, with exceptional growth of 67% over five years. Based on 8 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 393m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Glendale Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Whickham Glebe Sports Club 418m · 5 min walk
- Badger Magnum Gym 717m · 9 min walk
- Blaydon Tennis Club 1350m · 17 min walk
- Swalwell Cricket Club 1360m · 17 min walk
- Blaydon RFC 1511m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry 556m · 7 min walk
- Whickham Chiropractic clinic 562m · 7 min walk
- Dunston Hill Hospital 1672m · 21 min walk
- Community Diagnostic Clinic 1908m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Chase Park 732m · 9 min walk
- Swalwell Park 1293m · 16 min walk
- Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve 1603m · 20 min walk
- Watergate Forest Park 1811m · 23 min walk
- Winlaton Mill Millennium Green 1920m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Fellside Community Primary School 394m · 5 min walk
- Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 708m · 9 min walk
- Front Street Community Primary School 800m · 10 min walk
- Clover Hill Community Primary School 996m · 12 min walk
- Swalwell Primary School 1150m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Alnwick Close — Gateshead50
- Warwick Drive — Gateshead50
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- Hawksbury — Gateshead51
- Chestnut Avenue — 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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