Swallow Court
North Tyneside, England
Reality check: At £257,450, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 14% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£257,450) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Swallow Court is located in North Tyneside, near Wallsend. Crime is a significant concern, with 383 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates 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 292m away. The median property price is £257,450, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Swallow Court, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 366m · 5 min walk
- The Hurt Locker - Benton 489m · 6 min walk
libraries (2)
- Battle Hill 1436m · 18 min walk
- Forest Hall 1722m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rising Sun Country Park 941m · 12 min walk
- Benton Quarry Park 1214m · 15 min walk
- Tall Trees Park 1268m · 16 min walk
- Springfield Park 1495m · 19 min walk
- Arboretum 1743m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Beacon Hill School 1017m · 13 min walk
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend 1017m · 13 min walk
- Wallsend Jubilee Primary School 1051m · 13 min walk
- Redesdale Primary School 1160m · 14 min walk
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend 1935m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Oxen Close — North Tyneside46
- Bowman Drive — North Tyneside45
- Linthorpe Road — North Tyneside47
- Barton Close — North Tyneside46
- Alston Close — North Tyneside46
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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