Ashtree Close
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £85,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 41% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£85,000).
Safety score of 25 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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£85,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £85,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ashtree Close is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 518 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 199 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Paradise A Lounge (bar, 71m). The nearest transport stop is 80m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £85,000, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 401m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ashtree Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 252m · 3 min walk
- Northern Kings 862m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1006m · 13 min walk
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 1630m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cruddas Park Library 528m · 7 min walk
- West End Library 1082m · 14 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1949m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Elswick Park 172m · 2 min walk
- Baxterwood Court Park 963m · 12 min walk
- Butteryfly Park 995m · 12 min walk
- Nuns Moor Park 1399m · 18 min walk
- The Bike Garden 1404m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 402m · 5 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 494m · 6 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 542m · 7 min walk
- St Johns Primary School 706m · 9 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 812m · 10 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.
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