Wear Court
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £108,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 34% 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: 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£108,000).
Safety score of 30 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: 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£108,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (28), 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 £108,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (28) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 34% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Wear Court is located in South Tyneside, near South Shields. Crime rates are above average, with 288 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% of reports. 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 (Harton Lane-Blyth Court) is 113m away. The median property price is £108,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Wear Court, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Team Grassroots 675m · 8 min walk
- Temple Park Centre 1098m · 14 min walk
- Shields Snooker Centre 1737m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- South Tyneside District Hospital 440m · 6 min walk
- South Tyneside Integrated Diagnostic Centre 486m · 6 min walk
- Stanhope Parade Medical Centre 1455m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- West Park 828m · 10 min walk
- Temple Memorial Park 1100m · 14 min walk
- Robert Readhead Park 1660m · 21 min walk
- Portberry Memorial Park 1890m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields 503m · 6 min walk
- Stanhope Primary School 588m · 7 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) 673m · 8 min walk
- Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre 699m · 9 min walk
- Park View School 699m · 9 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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