Howe Street
Gateshead, England
Reality check: At £52,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (30/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Affordable at £52,000 with decent transport (100) and services (32). Good first step.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £52,000 with decent transport (100) and services (32). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Howe Street is located in Gateshead. Crime rates are above average, with 241 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Nacho Average Cafe (cafe, 30m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Sunderland Road-Moore Street) is 46m away. The median property price is £52,000. Based on 55 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 398m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Howe Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Skinnypigs Fitness Studio 521m · 6 min walk
- Gateshead Leisure Centre 1078m · 14 min walk
- Gateshead Rugby Football Club 1621m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gateshead Central Library 1018m · 13 min walk
- Felling Library 1138m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area 307m · 4 min walk
- Carr Hill Recreation Ground 1325m · 17 min walk
- Hodkin Park 1615m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Bede Community Primary School 399m · 5 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead 399m · 5 min walk
- South Street Community Primary School 779m · 10 min walk
- Carr Hill Community Primary School 1035m · 13 min walk
- River Tyne Academy Gateshead 1139m · 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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