Valley Gardens
Gateshead, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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: 17% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Valley Gardens is located in Gateshead. Crime levels are below the local average (51 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 56m away. The median property price is £275,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 304m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% 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
Based on 9 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Valley Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Gateshead Rugby Football Club 650m · 8 min walk
- Gateshead Leisure Centre 754m · 9 min walk
- Skinnypigs Fitness Studio 1212m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1244m · 16 min walk
- Bensham Hospital 1475m · 18 min walk
- Fell Tower Medical Centre 1531m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gateshead Central Library 688m · 9 min walk
- Felling Library 1505m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Carr Hill Recreation Ground 773m · 10 min walk
- Hodkin Park 876m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Dryden School 304m · 4 min walk
- River Tyne Academy Gateshead 373m · 5 min walk
- Gibside School 627m · 8 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell 655m · 8 min walk
- South Street Community Primary School 698m · 9 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.