Alston Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: At £91,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (30/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £91,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Safety score of 30 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%
Moderate investment case — 34% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £91,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Alston Avenue is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime rates are above average, with 173 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Scrogg Road-Finsbury Avenue) is 156m away. The median property price is £91,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alston Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Campbell Dance Centre 801m · 10 min walk
- Moi Fa Martial Arts Academy 807m · 10 min walk
- Eden Rock Newcastle 949m · 12 min walk
- Yoga Therapies 1195m · 15 min walk
- Benfield Centre for Sporting excellence 1353m · 17 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Geoffrey Rhodes Centre 1145m · 14 min walk
- The Dow clinic 1266m · 16 min walk
- Walkergate Park Hospital 1296m · 16 min walk
- North East Clinic - Accident Rehabilitation Specialists 1410m · 18 min walk
- Molineux Street NHS Centre 1610m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Walker Library 916m · 11 min walk
- East End Library 1244m · 16 min walk
- East End Library And Customer Hub 1560m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Walker Park 960m · 12 min walk
- St. Anthony's Park 1230m · 15 min walk
- Iris Brickfield Park 1485m · 19 min walk
- Heaton Park 1905m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker 595m · 7 min walk
- Sir Charles Parsons School 620m · 8 min walk
- Welbeck Academy 689m · 9 min walk
- Walkergate Community School 745m · 9 min walk
- St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 1228m · 15 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.