Meadow Well - North Shields

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Hi,

I was wondering if anyone knows the Meadow Well area of North Shields? I've been looking at a few properties around there recently, and they all seem really nice - in a quiet new-build estate, close to all amenities, really reasonably priced etc. However, I don't really know the area at all as I've only just moved to the North East a few months ago. Is it a relatively safe area? Would love any feedback that people might have, thanks!

It's not the best area in North Tyneside. There's a long history of unemployment and there were riots in the early 90s where most of the estate was torched in response to a teen dying in a stolen car whilst escaping from the police. It's better than it has been but for my Tyneside friends it was very much a 'we'd rather save longer and be in a better area' situation.

Avoid avoid avoid at all costs!

The houses are cheaper there for a reason
I would avoid if you can

Admittedly, it's been a few years since I've been to that part of North Shields, but I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

Thanks for the replies :) How is it compared to Walker/Byker? I live in Walker at the minute and it isn't great at all ha, but walking around Meadow Well today felt a lot more relaxed and safe.

Also, just out of interest, which areas of North Shields / North Tyneside would you recommend? My budget is £115,000 max so right on the coast is very much out :)

Some of wallsend is lovely, and you would get a flat there no worries with 115k.

Meadowell is not the best area to be honest. Sounds snobby but I wouldn't feel comfortable walking around by myself.

How much do you have to spend? North Shields near Grey street/Jackson street area might be a good place to look.

Thanks for the info Poopsqueak. I'm looking for houses rather than flats, but I will add Wallsend to the list - to be honest I'd disregarded that area because I'd heard it was as bad as Walker, but will check it out :)

Sorry just saw your price up date- flat or house? How many beds?

£115,000 could push to £120,000 for something nice. Looking for 2-3 bed house. So far I've only seen 4 properties - 3 in Longbenton/Benton, 1 in Meadow Well.

Longbenton is quite a nice area. We looked there although this was several years ago. Alternatively somewhere more north-west of the city? Eg Blakelaw? Friends live near by - seems pretty safe.

Eg you can get something like this in Blakelaw

Killingworth area?

I would avoid Meadow Well too. What about Killingworth? You'd get something in your price range there.

And this one also looks nice, a bit more modern, nice kitchen, looks bright. You can probably also negotiate on the price and get it for £110k or so

Those do look really nice, they aren't near a Metro though. Ideally, I'd like to be within walking distance of a Metro as I don't have a car at the minute.

I've got a couple of viewings in Shiremoor next week, does anyone have any opinions on that area?

There are plenty of buses that serve Blakelaw - both my friends commute by bus, takes about 10min into city centre. They're very frequent too.

What about this in High Heaton? Decent area and on 2 major bus routes into town or to four lane ends metro.

www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-62245549.html

Heaton, Longbenton, Benton, Forest Hall, Killingworth, Wallsend are all ok.

I wouldn't move to Blakelaw, the above areas are far nicer IMO.

I've lived in Newcastle for 39 years, mainly in Heaton but also Wallsend.

Do you have to be north of the river?

Are schools important to you?

Thanks for all of this information, it's all very helpful!

No, don't need to be north of the river - I work from home so it's not like I'm tied to a job anywhere.

Also, no schools not a factor.