Upper Elsdon Street
North Tyneside, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £64,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 173% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 173% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£64,000).
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%
Strong case: 173% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£64,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £64,000, 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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Upper Elsdon 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). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Waterville Rd-Upper Elsdon St) is 121m away. The median property price is £64,000, with exceptional growth of 173% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 92m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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
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 Upper Elsdon Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Forged Training 215m · 3 min walk
- YMCA 739m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Chiropractor 714m · 9 min walk
- The Coast Clinic 717m · 9 min walk
- Apta Vita - Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic 795m · 10 min walk
libraries (1)
- North Shields Customer First Centre 798m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Alexander Scott Park 323m · 4 min walk
- Chirton Dene Park 567m · 7 min walk
- West End Park 657m · 8 min walk
- Redburn Dene 726m · 9 min walk
- Northumberland Square 847m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Waterville Primary School 92m · 1 min walk
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 413m · 5 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 423m · 5 min walk
- Spring Gardens Primary School 812m · 10 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1019m · 13 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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