Harvey Close
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (44), 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 £144,995, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Harvey Close is located in South Tyneside, near South Shields. Crime is a significant concern, with 451 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 200 violent offences were recorded (44% 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 (Reed Street) is 42m away. The median property price is £144,995, though prices have fallen 41% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. 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 419m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 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), 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 Harvey Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Shields Snooker Centre 521m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 908m · 11 min walk
- Team Grassroots 1185m · 15 min walk
- Powerhouse Gym 1345m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Stanhope Parade Medical Centre 492m · 6 min walk
- Flagg Court Primary Care Centre 1557m · 20 min walk
- South Tyneside District Hospital 1757m · 22 min walk
- South Tyneside Integrated Diagnostic Centre 1836m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Portberry Memorial Park 454m · 6 min walk
- West Park 845m · 11 min walk
- Robert Readhead Park 1288m · 16 min walk
- St Stephen's Gardens 1920m · 24 min walk
- South Marine Park 1930m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Laygate Community School 421m · 5 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 953m · 12 min walk
- Stanhope Primary School 1015m · 13 min walk
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields 1144m · 14 min walk
- Park View School 1241m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lyons Way — South Tyneside52
- Elizabeth Diamond Gardens — South Tyneside49
- High Shields Close — South Tyneside52
- Grace Court — South Tyneside50
- Broughton Road — 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.
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