Spencer Street
North Tyneside, England
Reality check: At £87,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (15/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £87,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
Safety score of 15 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%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £87,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) 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
Spencer Street is located in North Tyneside, near Tynemouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 339 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 142 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Peking Express (fast food, 24m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Prudhoe Street) is 53m away. The median property price is £87,500, though prices have fallen 43% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 240m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: 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
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Spencer Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Forged Training 371m · 5 min walk
- YMCA 475m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Chiropractor 467m · 6 min walk
- The Coast Clinic 471m · 6 min walk
- Apta Vita - Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic 544m · 7 min walk
libraries (1)
- North Shields Customer First Centre 516m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Alexander Scott Park 132m · 2 min walk
- Northumberland Square 566m · 7 min walk
- Laurel Park 789m · 10 min walk
- Chirton Dene Park 847m · 11 min walk
- Redburn Dene 940m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Waterville Primary School 240m · 3 min walk
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 301m · 4 min walk
- Spring Gardens Primary School 664m · 8 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 707m · 9 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 750m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bridge Road South — North Tyneside52
- Mitchell Court — North Tyneside53
- Thrift Street — North Tyneside50
- Earl Grey Way — North Tyneside54
- Foxton Close — North Tyneside54
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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