Wawn Street
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 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.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £50,000 with decent transport (100) and services (48). 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.
How Life Works Here
Wawn Street is located in South Tyneside, near South Shields. Crime is a significant concern, with 394 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 125 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Salvation Army (place of worship, 23m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Imeary Street - Dean Road) is 109m away. The median property price is £50,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 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 412m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wawn Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Shields Snooker Centre 297m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 874m · 11 min walk
- Love 2 Yoga 988m · 12 min walk
- Powerhouse Gym 1437m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Stanhope Parade Medical Centre 382m · 5 min walk
- Flagg Court Primary Care Centre 1327m · 17 min walk
- South Tyneside District Hospital 1683m · 21 min walk
- South Tyneside Integrated Diagnostic Centre 1752m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Robert Readhead Park 573m · 7 min walk
- West Park 928m · 12 min walk
- Bents Park 1455m · 18 min walk
- South Marine Park 1554m · 19 min walk
- North Marine Park 1785m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Laygate Community School 413m · 5 min walk
- Mortimer Primary School 656m · 8 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 790m · 10 min walk
- Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre 1103m · 14 min walk
- Park View School 1103m · 14 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.
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