Southfield Gardens
Gateshead, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
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 (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £197,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Southfield Gardens is located in Gateshead, near Whickham. Crime levels are below the local average (29 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 96m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £197,500, though prices have fallen 22% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 279m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Southfield Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Badger Magnum Gym 235m · 3 min walk
- Whickham Glebe Sports Club 558m · 7 min walk
- Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre 1188m · 15 min walk
- Dunston Leisure Centre 1327m · 17 min walk
- Clip And Climb 1669m · 21 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Dunston Hill Hospital 807m · 10 min walk
- Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry 818m · 10 min walk
- Whickham Chiropractic clinic 868m · 11 min walk
- Community Diagnostic Clinic 1414m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Chase Park 303m · 4 min walk
- Swalwell Park 1083m · 14 min walk
- Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve 1098m · 14 min walk
- Watergate Forest Park 1258m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham 279m · 4 min walk
- Front Street Community Primary School 816m · 10 min walk
- Swalwell Primary School 1021m · 13 min walk
- Dunston Hill Community Primary School 1324m · 17 min walk
- Kingsmeadow Community School 1324m · 17 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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