City Road
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 79% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£89,950).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: liquid market (score 90), 79% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£89,950).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £89,950, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
City Road is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 504 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 191 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 (City Road-Grenville Terrace) is 67m away. The median property price is £89,950, with exceptional growth of 79% over five years. Based on 427 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 City Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Reebok CrossFit Tyneside 578m · 7 min walk
- Bodyzone Fitness 581m · 7 min walk
- The Valley 702m · 9 min walk
- The Barre Workout 900m · 11 min walk
- City Baths 942m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- New Croft Centre 575m · 7 min walk
- Optimax 646m · 8 min walk
- Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital 1722m · 22 min walk
- The Cradlewell Clinic 1869m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- City Library 777m · 10 min walk
- Lit & Phil 952m · 12 min walk
- East End Library And Customer Hub 1235m · 15 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1282m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- City Stadium 811m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 426m · 5 min walk
- Hotspur Primary School 963m · 12 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 1641m · 20 min walk
- St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School 1659m · 21 min walk
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1680m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Howard Street — Newcastle upon Tyne43
- Victoria Square — Newcastle upon Tyne44
- Dog Bank — Newcastle upon Tyne44
- Manor Chare — Newcastle upon Tyne43
- Coppice Way — Newcastle upon Tyne43
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.