Mary Street
Gateshead, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £96,875 with hot market liquidity. Strong 23% 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: liquid market (score 90), 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£96,875).
Safety score of 25 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£96,875).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £96,875, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Mary Street is located in Gateshead, near Blaydon. Crime is a significant concern, with 301 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Blaydon Bank-Lawrence Court) is 80m away. The median property price is £96,875, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 66 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 117m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Mary Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Winlaton Vulcans R.F.C. 1017m · 13 min walk
- Inline Fitness Centre 1159m · 14 min walk
- Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre 1329m · 17 min walk
- Swalwell Juniors Football Club 1870m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Shibdon Park 424m · 5 min walk
- Shibdon Pond Local Nature Reserve 993m · 12 min walk
- Stargate Ponds and Bewes Hills 1684m · 21 min walk
- Path Head Nature Reserve 1775m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Blaydon West Primary School 118m · 2 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 373m · 5 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon 553m · 7 min walk
- Parkhead Community Primary School 1375m · 17 min walk
- West Lane Primary School 1739m · 22 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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