Ford Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night.
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 30 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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
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%
How Life Works Here
Ford Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime rates are above average, with 195 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 49% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Miso (restaurant, 23m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Walker Road-Horatio Street) is 174m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Ford Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Valley 129m · 2 min walk
- Reebok CrossFit Tyneside 174m · 2 min walk
- Climb Newcastle @ The Pool 587m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Molineux Street NHS Centre 593m · 7 min walk
- North East Clinic - Accident Rehabilitation Specialists 948m · 12 min walk
- Geoffrey Rhodes Centre 1084m · 14 min walk
- The Dow clinic 1372m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- East End Library And Customer Hub 584m · 7 min walk
- East End Library 795m · 10 min walk
- City Library 1448m · 18 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1752m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Urban Sand Martin Colony 184m · 2 min walk
- Wild Roots Community Garden 364m · 4 min walk
- City Stadium 791m · 10 min walk
- Wildflower Meadow 805m · 10 min walk
- Heaton Park 1187m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Hotspur Primary School 720m · 9 min walk
- St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School 911m · 11 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 952m · 12 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 1114m · 14 min walk
- Welbeck Academy 1455m · 18 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.
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