Alston Close
North Tyneside, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety score of 30 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%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £138,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Alston Close is located in North Tyneside, near Wallsend. Crime rates are above average, with 228 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% of reports. 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 95m away. The median property price is £138,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 476m 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 young professionals. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 | Leasehold | 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 Alston Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Tynemouth Squash Club 1850m · 23 min walk
- Hadrian Leisure Centre 1909m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Melrose Gardens Park 478m · 6 min walk
- Howdon Park 1195m · 15 min walk
- Redburn Park 1510m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend 478m · 6 min walk
- Churchill Community College 632m · 8 min walk
- Stephenson Memorial Primary School 1110m · 14 min walk
- Battle Hill Primary School 1427m · 18 min walk
- Hadrian Park Primary School 1474m · 18 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.