Berry Close
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: May work as a first purchase, but price data is limited. But safety (15/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored. Price data (£34,000) 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 £34,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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 transport (40) 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 — good daily access, walkable. But environment (42) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £34,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £34,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Berry Close is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 480 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 232 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Heron Foods (supermarket, 21m). The nearest transport stop is 65m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £34,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 9 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 271m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Berry Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Eden Rock Newcastle 1599m · 20 min walk
- Benfield Centre for Sporting excellence 1886m · 24 min walk
- Yoga Therapies 1982m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Walker Park 373m · 5 min walk
- St. Anthony's Park 1678m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Tyneview Primary School 272m · 3 min walk
- Sir Charles Parsons School 361m · 4 min walk
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker 793m · 10 min walk
- West Walker Primary School 868m · 11 min walk
- Central Walker Church of England Primary School 1137m · 14 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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