Ferry Street
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: May work as a first purchase, but price data is limited. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored. Price data (£91,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £91,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (9) is below average.
Safety (25), environment (9), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (9), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £91,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (9) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £91,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Ferry Street is located in South Tyneside, near Jarrow. Crime is a significant concern, with 495 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 167 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 (Chaytor Street-Ferry Street) is 188m away. The median property price is £91,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 259m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Ferry Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Energie Fitness 406m · 5 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Actice Chiropract Centre 305m · 4 min walk
- Palmer Community Hospital 473m · 6 min walk
- Clarendon 1395m · 17 min walk
- Primrose Hill Community Hospital 1688m · 21 min walk
- Hebburn Health Centre 1740m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- West Park 1001m · 12 min walk
- School Street Park 1543m · 19 min walk
- Primrose Local Nature Reserve 1634m · 20 min walk
- Valley View Playground 1686m · 21 min walk
- Campbell Park 1802m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Dunn Street Primary School 260m · 3 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow 457m · 6 min walk
- Clervaux Nursery School 772m · 10 min walk
- Jarrow School 1139m · 14 min walk
- Bede Burn Primary School 1882m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Minster Parade — South Tyneside46
- Spenser Street — South Tyneside46
- Chaytor Street — South Tyneside46
- Friar Way — South Tyneside46
- Saxon Way — South Tyneside46
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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