Cecil Street
North Tyneside, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 45% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,500).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: liquid market (score 70), 45% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £130,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Cecil Street is located in North Tyneside, near Tynemouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 1137 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 437 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Nelson Health Centre (clinic, 21m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Albion Road-Sidney Street) is 96m away. The median property price is £130,500, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 50/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 44/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Cecil Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Vinco fitness 608m · 8 min walk
- Forged Training 731m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Chiropractor 195m · 2 min walk
- The Coast Clinic 195m · 2 min walk
- Apta Vita - Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic 266m · 3 min walk
libraries (1)
- North Shields Customer First Centre 372m · 5 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Chirton Dene Park 1130m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 175m · 2 min walk
- Spring Gardens Primary School 277m · 4 min walk
- Waterville Primary School 483m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 503m · 6 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 870m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Albion Road — North Tyneside44
- Russell Street — North Tyneside44
- Clifton Avenue — North Tyneside50
- Craster Avenue — North Tyneside51
- Park Terrace — North Tyneside51
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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