Drake Close
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £109,950 with warm market liquidity. Strong 22% 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: liquid market (score 70), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£109,950).
Safety score of 30 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 70), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£109,950).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £109,950, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Drake Close is located in South Tyneside, near South Shields. Crime rates are above average, with 220 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. 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 (South Eldon Street-Drake Close) is 54m away. The median property price is £109,950, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: 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 Drake Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Shields Snooker Centre 682m · 8 min walk
- Team Grassroots 1032m · 13 min walk
- The Gym 1081m · 14 min walk
- Powerhouse Gym 1493m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Stanhope Parade Medical Centre 594m · 7 min walk
- South Tyneside District Hospital 1691m · 21 min walk
- Flagg Court Primary Care Centre 1732m · 22 min walk
- South Tyneside Integrated Diagnostic Centre 1771m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Portberry Memorial Park 433m · 5 min walk
- West Park 797m · 10 min walk
- Robert Readhead Park 1390m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Laygate Community School 590m · 7 min walk
- Stanhope Primary School 920m · 12 min walk
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields 1019m · 13 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 1131m · 14 min walk
- Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre 1211m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Anson Close — South Tyneside57
- Raleigh Close — South Tyneside57
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- Brownlow Road — South Tyneside56
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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