Grasmere Street

Gateshead, England

Local high street Urban, active Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 53% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

68
Liveability Score
Top 1% in GatesheadTop 1% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 7 transactions — median not shown, 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Grasmere Street is located in Gateshead. Crime rates are above average, with 269 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), convenience (2), and place_of_worship (2). The closest is Ali's Barber Shop (hairdresser, 15m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Coatsworth Road - Grasmere Street) is 30m away. The median property price is £210,000, with exceptional growth of 53% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 133m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (55)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (65)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

Median not shown (7 sales)
7
Transactions (2016–2024)

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 7 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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Nearby Amenities

Ali's Barber Shop15m (0.2 min walk)
Stenhouse Kosher Bakery and Groceries19m (0.2 min walk)
Beis Medrash "Beis HaTalmud"22m (0.3 min walk)
Savour Bakery, Cafe & Patisserie32m (0.4 min walk)
CentralChem Pharmacy34m (0.4 min walk)
Beis Medrash Kollel "Zichron Shaul"43m (0.5 min walk)
Blooms46m (0.6 min walk)
atm48m (0.6 min walk)
Dansky Kosher Groceries53m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Grasmere Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Coatsworth Road - Grasmere Street bus_stop30m
Coatsworth Road - Windermere Street bus_stop54m
Whitehall Road bus_stop105m
Whitehall Road-Prince Consort Road bus_stop262m
Rectory Road-Whitehall Road bus_stop276m
Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station915m
Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station951m
Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station1355m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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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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