Havelock Street
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Havelock Street 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 dominates reports. 200 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 (Eldon Street) is 74m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Havelock Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Shields Snooker Centre 620m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 770m · 10 min walk
- Love 2 Yoga 1049m · 13 min walk
- Powerhouse Gym 1137m · 14 min walk
- Team Grassroots 1391m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Stanhope Parade Medical Centre 689m · 9 min walk
- Flagg Court Primary Care Centre 1419m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Portberry Memorial Park 305m · 4 min walk
- West Park 1098m · 14 min walk
- Robert Readhead Park 1457m · 18 min walk
- St Stephen's Gardens 1701m · 21 min walk
- North Marine Park 1858m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Laygate Community School 504m · 6 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 848m · 11 min walk
- Stanhope Primary School 1261m · 16 min walk
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields 1376m · 17 min walk
- Park View School 1492m · 19 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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