May Avenue
Gateshead, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £105,000, but environment (35) is below average.
Weak across environment (35), safety (70), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
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%
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
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £105,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
May Avenue is located in Gateshead, near Winlaton Mill. Crime levels are below the local average (67 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Village Store (convenience, 72m). The nearest transport stop is 66m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £105,000, though prices have fallen 20% over five years. Based on 47 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from May Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Swalwell Juniors Football Club 848m · 11 min walk
- Blaydon Tennis Club 1089m · 14 min walk
- Winlaton Vulcans R.F.C. 1176m · 15 min walk
- Swalwell Cricket Club 1361m · 17 min walk
- Blaydon RFC 1728m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Winlaton Mill Park 364m · 4 min walk
- Derwenthaugh Country Park 839m · 10 min walk
- Derwent Walk Country Park 1439m · 18 min walk
- Shibdon Park 1750m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Parkhead Community Primary School 887m · 11 min walk
- West Lane Primary School 1404m · 18 min walk
- Fellside Community Primary School 1657m · 21 min walk
- Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 1777m · 22 min walk
- Clover Hill Community Primary School 1779m · 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.