Marr Road
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £130,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 38% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000).
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%
Strong case: 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £130,000, 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
Marr Road is located in South Tyneside, near Hebburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 301 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 178 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 233m away. The median property price is £130,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 283m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 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 7 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 Marr Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Energie Fitness 1220m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hebburn Health Centre 185m · 2 min walk
- Monkton Hall 757m · 10 min walk
- Palmer Community Hospital 1153m · 14 min walk
- Clarendon 1262m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Campbell Park 449m · 6 min walk
- West Park 650m · 8 min walk
- Carr Ellison Park 720m · 9 min walk
- School Street Park 1076m · 13 min walk
- Valley View Playground 1117m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Hebburn Lakes Primary School 284m · 4 min walk
- Keelman's Way School 427m · 5 min walk
- Hebburn Comprehensive School 568m · 7 min walk
- St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn 798m · 10 min walk
- Bede Burn Primary School 850m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Witty Avenue — South Tyneside47
- Bents Park Road — South Tyneside48
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- Simonside View — South Tyneside51
- Mill Dene View — South Tyneside51
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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