OP
alarm man
Yes they are!
They are a design classic - I saw a programme on TV a while ago about classic designs of all sorts, & Tyneside flats were on it.
If they're looked after properly, they're really good houses. I used to work for a builder who was buying them up in Gateshead & we completely renovated them - new roofs, ceilings, stud walls windows doors, bathrooms, kitchens etc. Completely rewired, replumbed & new central heating systems fitted.
I did all the electrical, plumbing & gas work & batroom & kitchen fitting. When they were finished they were beautiful places to live in. The obvious downside was the area they were in.
agree they are bullet proof,have to be in some areas,,tho they make good homes,shame some people drag an area down with them..