Quicksilver Way Tynemouth, North Tyneside
59 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE27), about 480 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 28316884.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Tyneside costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 99% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seaton Delaval, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Silverlink Park, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northumberland Park Medical Group, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in North Tyneside in 2026-27: Band D £2,462 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,641 | £1,915 | £2,188 | £2,462 | £3,009 | £3,556 | £4,103 | £4,924 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (74% of about 1,290 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 59 addresses are between 69 m and 76 m above sea level (73 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE27 0QJ | 99% | 99% | 99% | 1% |
| NE27 0QQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear Metro Station) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Shiremoor (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Palmersville (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quicksilver Way Cobalt | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Killingworth | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Hotel Newcastle Car Park Pre Book | 110 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Newcastle VH | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northumberland Park Medical Group | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 5 6 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Endoscopy Cobalt Hospital | 70 m |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Wallsend Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Penny Petroleum - Holystone Filling Station, Holystone Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silverlink Park 20 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.0 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Camperdown | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Holywell Dene | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north |
| Brier Dene | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
| Northumberland Dock | Tidal water | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 47 | 59 |
12 of the street's 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Tyneside: see them on the North Tyneside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiremoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holystone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hadrian Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| New York Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Battle Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Hotel Club And Starbucks NE27 0BY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Quadrant East Restaurant NE27 0BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Aramark @ Accenture Newcastle NE27 0QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Sambuca Braise Station NE27 0EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Allotment Social Club And Institute Ltd NE27 0DN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Cobalt Cafe NE27 0QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| P & G Cobalt NE27 0QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Shell New York Service Station NE27 0TS | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (21); On or near The Silverlink North (11); On or near Quicksilver Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Preston Terrace · Cooperative Terrace · The Silverlink North · Cramlington Terrace · Benton Road · Griffith Terrace · Taylor Terrace · Lamb Terrace · Earsdon Terrace · Turner Street · Maud Terrace · Buddle Terrace
All the streets in NE27 and across North Tyneside.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.