Madras Street
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: At £58,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Affordable at £58,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.
Safety score of 25 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%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £58,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Madras Street is located in South Tyneside, near Jarrow. Crime is a significant concern, with 315 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 114 violent offences were recorded (36% 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 (Wenlock Road-Monkton Avenue) is 60m away. The median property price is £58,000, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 462m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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: 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 Madras Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Team Grassroots 1132m · 14 min walk
- Temple Park Centre 1951m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- South Tyneside District Hospital 1461m · 18 min walk
- South Tyneside Integrated Diagnostic Centre 1465m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- West Park 1774m · 22 min walk
- Temple Memorial Park 1857m · 23 min walk
- Primrose Local Nature Reserve 1997m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Monkton Academy 463m · 6 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) 466m · 6 min walk
- Lord Blyton Primary School 472m · 6 min walk
- Biddick Hall Infants' School 673m · 8 min walk
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields 1256m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pintail Court — South Tyneside50
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- Hymers Avenue — South Tyneside50
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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