Ethel Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £63,750 with warm market liquidity. Strong 27% 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 70), 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£63,750).
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£63,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £63,750, 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.
How Life Works Here
Ethel Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 540 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 261 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Holmside Medical Centre (doctors, 91m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 96m away. The median property price is £63,750, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 294m 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. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Ethel Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Soccerworld 801m · 10 min walk
- Centre for Sport & Trampoline Park 824m · 10 min walk
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 1205m · 15 min walk
- Fenham Pool 1625m · 20 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1245m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- West End Library 207m · 3 min walk
- Cruddas Park Library 1473m · 18 min walk
- Fenham Library 1645m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve 290m · 4 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 740m · 9 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 800m · 10 min walk
- Elswick Park 1126m · 14 min walk
- The Bike Garden 1585m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Atkinson Road Primary Academy 295m · 4 min walk
- Canning Street Primary School 387m · 5 min walk
- St Johns Primary School 408m · 5 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell 527m · 7 min walk
- Trinity Academy Newcastle 623m · 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.