Cookson Close
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £120,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 40% 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: 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,500).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £120,500, 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.
How Life Works Here
Cookson Close 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 (Westgate Road-Elswick Street) is 185m away. The median property price is £120,500, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. 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 329m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district. 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: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Cookson Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 902m · 11 min walk
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 914m · 11 min walk
- Northern Kings 1336m · 17 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 774m · 10 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 883m · 11 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1029m · 13 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1075m · 13 min walk
- Optimax 1450m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cruddas Park Library 922m · 12 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1251m · 16 min walk
- City Library 1379m · 17 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1544m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Butteryfly Park 178m · 2 min walk
- Baxterwood Court Park 317m · 4 min walk
- Friends of Summerhill 439m · 6 min walk
- Summerhill Park 513m · 6 min walk
- Leazes Park 684m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 330m · 4 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 433m · 5 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 583m · 7 min walk
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 615m · 8 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 639m · 8 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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