Corporation Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. 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 — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Corporation Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 424 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 201 violent offences were recorded (47% 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 (Elswick Road-Big Lamp) is 160m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. 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 307m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Corporation Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 512m · 6 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 944m · 12 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1000m · 12 min walk
- Optimax 1173m · 15 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1196m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cruddas Park Library 876m · 11 min walk
- Lit & Phil 946m · 12 min walk
- City Library 1172m · 15 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1469m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Friends of Summerhill 161m · 2 min walk
- Summerhill Park 204m · 2 min walk
- Chinese Garden 446m · 6 min walk
- Butteryfly Park 498m · 6 min walk
- Leazes Park 800m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 307m · 4 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 608m · 8 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 622m · 8 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 665m · 8 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 744m · 9 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.