Barrington Place
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: May work as a first purchase, but price data is limited. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored. Price data (£88,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £88,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £88,000, 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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £88,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Barrington Place is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 450 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 179 violent offences were recorded (40% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Walter Terrace-Sports Ground) is 130m away. The median property price is £88,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 67m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 57 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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 Barrington Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 1184m · 15 min walk
- The Gym 1205m · 15 min walk
- Northern Kings 1717m · 22 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 605m · 8 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1038m · 13 min walk
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 1106m · 14 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1214m · 15 min walk
- Optimax 1763m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cruddas Park Library 1275m · 16 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1563m · 20 min walk
- City Library 1592m · 20 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1620m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Baxterwood Court Park 245m · 3 min walk
- Butteryfly Park 299m · 4 min walk
- Nuns Moor Park 372m · 5 min walk
- Nuns Moor Park 531m · 7 min walk
- Leazes Park 566m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Moorside Primary School 67m · 1 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 398m · 5 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 926m · 12 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 971m · 12 min walk
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1057m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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