Dumfries Crescent

South Tyneside, England

Residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £96,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 25% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£96,000).

Families
Below Average

Weak across environment (7), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£96,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (45), environment (7), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £96,000, but environment (7) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

53
Liveability Score
Top 43% in South TynesideTop 28% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 7 transactions — median not shown, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 25% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Dumfries Crescent is located in South Tyneside, near Jarrow. Crime is around average for the area, with 111 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 56% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Bits 'N Pieces (convenience, 92m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Scotch Estate Edinburgh Road) is 149m away. The median property price is £96,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 319m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (7)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

Median not shown (7 sales)
7
Transactions (2014–2025)

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 7 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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Nearby Amenities

Bits 'N Pieces92m (1.1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Dumfries Crescent, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (2)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Scotch Estate Edinburgh Road bus_stop149m
Scotch Estate Perth Avenue bus_stop157m
Perth Avenue-Australia Grove bus_stop243m
Brockley Whins Rail Station rail_station604m
Brockley Whins (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station605m
Brockley Whins (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station626m
Simonside (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station1016m
Simonside (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station1043m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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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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