Dunn Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), 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 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Dunn Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 518 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 199 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 212m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. 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. 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dunn Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Northern Kings 386m · 5 min walk
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 859m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 1270m · 16 min walk
- Optimax 1608m · 20 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1834m · 23 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1862m · 23 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1997m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cruddas Park Library 583m · 7 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1274m · 16 min walk
- City Library 1869m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Elswick Park 935m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 719m · 9 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 810m · 10 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 825m · 10 min walk
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 827m · 10 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 1353m · 17 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.