Dispensary Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
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 (15), environment (35), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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 (15), 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Dispensary Lane is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 3861 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 1734 violent offences were recorded (45% 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 Nando's (restaurant, 35m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Newcastle Newgate Street) is 182m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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 Dispensary Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 101m · 1 min walk
- Eldon Leisure 286m · 4 min walk
- Cherry Dance 289m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 370m · 5 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 100m · 1 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 568m · 7 min walk
- Optimax 578m · 7 min walk
- New Croft Centre 732m · 9 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 816m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Lit & Phil 427m · 5 min walk
- City Library 618m · 8 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1109m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- St Thomas' Green 810m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 531m · 7 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1096m · 14 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 1165m · 15 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 1216m · 15 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 1224m · 15 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.
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