Ashfield Close
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£195,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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), 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 £195,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £195,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Ashfield Close is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 345 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 171 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 148m away. The median property price is £195,000. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 152m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 2 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 Ashfield Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 289m · 4 min walk
- Northern Kings 603m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 1172m · 15 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1202m · 15 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1667m · 21 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1720m · 22 min walk
- Optimax 1738m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cruddas Park Library 165m · 2 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1435m · 18 min walk
- West End Library 1604m · 20 min walk
- City Library 1849m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Elswick Park 364m · 5 min walk
- Baxterwood Court Park 878m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Hawthorn Primary School 153m · 2 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 189m · 2 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 342m · 4 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 738m · 9 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 1064m · 13 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.