Elswick Road
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £74,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 39% 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: liquid market (score 90), 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£74,500).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£74,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £74,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Elswick Road is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 360 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 176 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Nawroz (fast food, 8m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 94m away. The median property price is £74,500, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 331m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Property Market
Other | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Elswick Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 195m · 2 min walk
- Northern Kings 855m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 930m · 12 min walk
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 1455m · 18 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1869m · 23 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1884m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cruddas Park Library 452m · 6 min walk
- West End Library 1205m · 15 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1790m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Elswick Park 151m · 2 min walk
- Baxterwood Court Park 807m · 10 min walk
- Nuns Moor Park 1259m · 16 min walk
- Nuns Moor Park 1295m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Hawthorn Primary School 333m · 4 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 374m · 5 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 405m · 5 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 653m · 8 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 985m · 12 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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