Cottenham Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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 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 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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Cottenham Street 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 dominates reports. 179 violent offences were recorded (40% 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. The closest is ISKCON Newcastle (community centre, 53m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Westgate Road-Tindal Street) is 97m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 395m 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 51 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cottenham Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 746m · 9 min walk
- Northern Kings 1225m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 607m · 8 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1003m · 12 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1027m · 13 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1091m · 14 min walk
- Optimax 1274m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cruddas Park Library 850m · 11 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1052m · 13 min walk
- City Library 1256m · 16 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1514m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Baxterwood Court Park 533m · 7 min walk
- Leazes Park 776m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 396m · 5 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 516m · 6 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 553m · 7 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 611m · 8 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 650m · 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.