Palace Close
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £147,500 with hot 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: liquid market (score 90), 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,500).
Safety (15), environment (32), 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (32), 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 £147,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (32) 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 32/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Palace 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 (Eldon Street) is 111m away. The median property price is £147,500, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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. The nearest school is just 450m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Palace Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Shields Snooker Centre 567m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 715m · 9 min walk
- Love 2 Yoga 993m · 12 min walk
- Powerhouse Gym 1101m · 14 min walk
- Team Grassroots 1423m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Stanhope Parade Medical Centre 656m · 8 min walk
- Flagg Court Primary Care Centre 1366m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Portberry Memorial Park 366m · 5 min walk
- West Park 1098m · 14 min walk
- Robert Readhead Park 1412m · 18 min walk
- St Stephen's Gardens 1670m · 21 min walk
- North Marine Park 1808m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Laygate Community School 452m · 6 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 789m · 10 min walk
- Marine Park Primary School 1250m · 16 min walk
- Stanhope Primary School 1273m · 16 min walk
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields 1398m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Garden Gate Drive — South Tyneside50
- Brunswick Street — South Tyneside40
- Maxwell Street — South Tyneside46
- West Walpole Street — South Tyneside44
- Westcott Road — South Tyneside54
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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