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West Park Road

Gateshead, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Moderate investment Low confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsFair

Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£295,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

50
Liveability Score
Top 45% in GatesheadTop 42% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 9 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

West Park Road is located in Gateshead. Crime rates are above average, with 200 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 48% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is fast_food (fast food, 181m). The nearest transport stop is 152m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £295,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 422m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (86)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (65)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£295,000
Median Price
9
Transactions (2015–2025)
+2.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | 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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Nearby Amenities

fast_food181m (2.3 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from West Park Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Field House Road bus_stop152m
Saltwell Park bus_stop208m
Saltwell Road-Saltwell Cemetery bus_stop232m
Saltwell View-Windsor Avenue bus_stop250m
Rectory Road bus_stop250m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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