Meadow Well - North Shields

[allalongthe]

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!

[dorothymichaels]

Killingworth is well served by buses into the centre. Shiremoor is ok too, I used to work there. And it has the metro. The one someone posted above in High Heaton is near me. That estate is a quiet one and I have a friend near there. Quite close to the main road but that also means loads of buses into town from right on your doorstep.

[Vinorosso74]

I would avoid it as I remember those riots well!
Shiremoor is ok certainly preferable to Meadow Well and great for metro. Have you looked at Wellfield at all? Am thinking the end closer to Shiremoor would be cheaper but no longer live in the area so unsure on house prices....

[allalongthe]

So, are most places south of the river fine?

Thank you for all the links! I rang to arrange a viewing for the Coxlodge one but the vendor has just accepted an offer today, grr!

Will continue the search - luckily I'm in no rush to move, so will just keep viewing until the right place comes up.

[UnimaginativeUsername]

Or this: www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-69136139.html

[PotteringAlong]

www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52310697.html

Or jarrow. This is within walking distance of a metro station.

[UnimaginativeUsername]

For example: www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-71873357.html

[PotteringAlong]

www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-54142263.html

Whitburn is nice!

[UnimaginativeUsername]

You can get houses in coxlodge around that price (and send your children to the Gosforth schools - if you have children). It’s near Wandsbeck Road metro station.

[gingerbreadbiscuits]

You would get lots more for your money in South Shields.

[ISeeTheLight]

Or this in Whitley Bay? It needs some updating but looks perfectly liveable, you're near great schools and in a good area - with some work it could turn out to be a good investment too.

[CheeseOnToastMmm]

I would look more at Benton, Longbenton, Forest Hall or Killingworth, some lovely properties and all near amenities with good links to the city.

[allalongthe]

Also, no schools not a factor.

[allalongthe]

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.

[CheeseOnToastMmm]

Are schools important to you?

[PotteringAlong]

Do you have to be north of the river?

[Tequilamockinbird]

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.

[Tequilamockinbird]

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

[ISeeTheLight]

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.

[allalongthe]

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?

[ISeeTheLight]

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

[dorothymichaels]

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

[CheeseOnToastMmm]

Killingworth area?

[ISeeTheLight]

Eg you can get something like this in Blakelaw

[ISeeTheLight]

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.

[allalongthe]

£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.