Atkinson Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 39% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Moderate investment case — 39% 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 (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £83,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Atkinson Terrace is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 540 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 261 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Carols Hairdresser (hairdresser, 46m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 125m away. The median property price is £83,000, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 252m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Atkinson Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Soccerworld 744m · 9 min walk
- Centre for Sport & Trampoline Park 765m · 10 min walk
- TeamSport Newcastle 1215m · 15 min walk
- Fenham Pool 1557m · 20 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1267m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- West End Library 130m · 2 min walk
- Cruddas Park Library 1566m · 20 min walk
- Fenham Library 1580m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve 294m · 4 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 657m · 8 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 732m · 9 min walk
- Elswick Park 1217m · 15 min walk
- The Bike Garden 1591m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Atkinson Road Primary Academy 253m · 3 min walk
- Canning Street Primary School 339m · 4 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell 451m · 6 min walk
- St Johns Primary School 506m · 6 min walk
- Trinity Academy Newcastle 562m · 7 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.