Rosebery Avenue
Gateshead, England
Reality check: At £64,250, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (15/100) 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.
Good entry point at £64,250, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Safety score of 15 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £64,250, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Rosebery Avenue is located in Gateshead. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 143 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Happy Chef (fast food, 20m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Old Durham Road-Carlingford Terrace) is 39m away. The median property price is £64,250. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 400m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rosebery Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Gateshead Leisure Centre 557m · 7 min walk
- Gateshead Rugby Football Club 967m · 12 min walk
- Skinnypigs Fitness Studio 1074m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bensham Hospital 1511m · 19 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1540m · 19 min walk
- Fell Tower Medical Centre 1836m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gateshead Central Library 483m · 6 min walk
- Felling Library 1496m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area 1034m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- South Street Community Primary School 401m · 5 min walk
- Gibside School 449m · 6 min walk
- Dryden School 631m · 8 min walk
- River Tyne Academy Gateshead 658m · 8 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell 963m · 12 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.