Newman Place
Gateshead, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Newman Place is located in Gateshead. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 143 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Imperial (fast food, 26m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Old Durham Road-Carlingford Terrace) is 64m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 375m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Newman Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Gateshead Leisure Centre 543m · 7 min walk
- Gateshead Rugby Football Club 994m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bensham Hospital 1513m · 19 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1568m · 20 min walk
- Fell Tower Medical Centre 1861m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gateshead Central Library 468m · 6 min walk
- Felling Library 1503m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Top Park 592m · 7 min walk
- Bishops Park 855m · 11 min walk
- Rose Garden 995m · 12 min walk
- Buzzing Garden 1011m · 13 min walk
- Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area 1019m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- South Street Community Primary School 376m · 5 min walk
- Gibside School 438m · 6 min walk
- Dryden School 659m · 8 min walk
- River Tyne Academy Gateshead 685m · 9 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell 989m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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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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