Iona Road
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £117,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 38% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500).
Safety (15), environment (5), 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (5), 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 £117,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (5) is below average.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 38% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Iona Road is located in South Tyneside, near Jarrow. Crime is a significant concern, with 343 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 188 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). 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 (Inverness Road-Youth Club) is 176m away. The median property price is £117,500, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 5 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 437m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Iona Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hedworthfield Community Association 1692m · 21 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Primrose Hill Community Hospital 1442m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Primrose Local Nature Reserve 1345m · 17 min walk
- Valley View Playground 1762m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 438m · 6 min walk
- Simonside Primary School 538m · 7 min walk
- Monkton Academy 709m · 9 min walk
- Lord Blyton Primary School 1117m · 14 min walk
- Hedworth Lane Primary School 1135m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Oban Street — South Tyneside45
- Nairn Street — South Tyneside45
- Inverness Road — South Tyneside45
- Lanark Drive — South Tyneside46
- Fife Avenue — 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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