Waterville Road
North Tyneside, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £115,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 6% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£115,000).
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: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£115,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £115,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Waterville Road is located in North Tyneside, near Tynemouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 417 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 206 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 Road-Lowdham Avenue) is 127m away. The median property price is £115,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. 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 252m away. 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 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)
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: hot
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 Waterville Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 712m · 9 min walk
- Forged Training 774m · 10 min walk
- Vinco fitness 876m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Chiropractor 1149m · 14 min walk
- The Coast Clinic 1149m · 14 min walk
libraries (1)
- North Shields Customer First Centre 1299m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- West End Park 260m · 3 min walk
- Chirton Dene Park 593m · 7 min walk
- St Johns Green 636m · 8 min walk
- Coble Dene Park 786m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Riverside Primary School 252m · 3 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 444m · 6 min walk
- Waterville Primary School 650m · 8 min walk
- Collingwood Primary School 755m · 9 min walk
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 794m · 10 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.
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