Chillingham Road

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to investors who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£124,510).

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£124,510).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Excellent

Affordable at £124,510 with decent transport (90) and services (93). Good first step.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

69
Liveability Score
Top 0% in Newcastle upon TyneTop 0% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 146 transactions

Things You Should Know

Transit hub environment

High transport (90) and access (93) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Chillingham Road is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is around average for the area, with 163 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Daily amenities are excellent, with 19 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (6), cafe (4), and hairdresser (3). The closest is Neighbourhood Coffee Heaton (cafe, 19m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Chillingham Road Shops) is 52m away. The median property price is £124,510, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 146 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 492m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 69 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£124,510
Median Price
146
Transactions (2014–2025)
+22.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Neighbourhood Coffee Heaton19m (0.2 min walk)
Martha & Mary's21m (0.3 min walk)
Peggy Sue's Diner24m (0.3 min walk)
Bao Bar27m (0.3 min walk)
Flint27m (0.3 min walk)
The Barbers31m (0.4 min walk)
Sobremesa33m (0.4 min walk)
Bubbl39m (0.5 min walk)
Bijou Hairdressings39m (0.5 min walk)
Noodle K48m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Chillingham Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (5)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Chillingham Road Shops bus_stop52m
Simonside Terrace-Addycombe Terrace bus_stop235m
Chillingham Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station518m
Chillingham Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station536m
Byker (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station1158m
Byker (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station1179m
Walkergate (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station1199m
Walkergate (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station1215m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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.