William Street
South Tyneside, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £75,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 59% 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: 59% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,000).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 59% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £75,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
William Street is located in South Tyneside, near South Shields. Crime is a significant concern, with 726 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 253 violent offences were recorded (35% 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 (Interchange) is 53m away. The median property price is £75,000, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 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 368m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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), 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 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 William Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Love 2 Yoga 239m · 3 min walk
- Powerhouse Gym 306m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 308m · 4 min walk
- Shields Snooker Centre 1011m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Flagg Court Primary Care Centre 430m · 5 min walk
- Stanhope Parade Medical Centre 1286m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Stephen's Gardens 829m · 10 min walk
- North Marine Park 836m · 10 min walk
- South Marine Park 866m · 11 min walk
- Bents Park 997m · 12 min walk
- Portberry Memorial Park 1222m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 369m · 5 min walk
- Marine Park Primary School 370m · 5 min walk
- Westoe Crown Primary School 803m · 10 min walk
- Hadrian Primary School 805m · 10 min walk
- Laygate Community School 979m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Garden Lane — South Tyneside46
- Franklin Street — South Tyneside45
- Moorhouse Close — South Tyneside51
- Ashbourne Road — South Tyneside50
- St Gabriel Avenue — South Tyneside52
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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