Cotman Gardens
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £110,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 51% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 51% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).
Weak across environment (32), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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: 51% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (32), 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 £110,000, but environment (32) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 51% over 5 years, but environment scores only 32/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Cotman Gardens is located in South Tyneside, near South Shields. Crime is around average for the area, with 130 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 52% of reported crimes. 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 327m away. The median property price is £110,000, with exceptional growth of 51% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 478m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability.
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 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cotman Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Temple Park Centre 1364m · 17 min walk
- Boldon Lawn Tennis Club 1872m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- South Tyneside Integrated Diagnostic Centre 1622m · 20 min walk
- South Tyneside District Hospital 1699m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- East Boldon 1490m · 19 min walk
- Boldon Lane 1610m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Tilesheds Nature Reserve 450m · 6 min walk
- Temple Memorial Park 1176m · 15 min walk
- Boldon Flats 1515m · 19 min walk
- Cleadon Park 1949m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Forest View Primary 479m · 6 min walk
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 651m · 8 min walk
- Epinay Business and Enterprise School 809m · 10 min walk
- East Boldon Junior School 1363m · 17 min walk
- East Boldon Infants' School 1432m · 18 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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