Braintree Gardens
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: At £270,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% 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: 25% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £270,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Braintree Gardens is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is around average for the area, with 119 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. 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 (Edgefield Avenue - Kirkwood Drive) is 180m away. The median property price is £270,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 258m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Braintree Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1643m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kenton Library 486m · 6 min walk
- Gosforth Library 1135m · 14 min walk
- Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone 1541m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Northumberland Wildlife Trust St Nicholas Park Nature Reserve 647m · 8 min walk
- St Nicholas Park 837m · 10 min walk
- Blakelaw Park 1772m · 22 min walk
- Gosforth Central Park 1806m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Mountfield Primary School 259m · 3 min walk
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton 693m · 9 min walk
- Wyndham Primary School 839m · 10 min walk
- Regent Farm First School 842m · 10 min walk
- St Charles' Catholic Primary School 971m · 12 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.