Gerald Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £45,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £45,000, 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
Gerald 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. 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 125m away. The median property price is £45,000, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 268m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Gerald Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Soccerworld 754m · 9 min walk
- Centre for Sport & Trampoline Park 776m · 10 min walk
- TeamSport Newcastle 1236m · 16 min walk
- Fenham Pool 1572m · 20 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1253m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- West End Library 145m · 2 min walk
- Cruddas Park Library 1535m · 19 min walk
- Fenham Library 1594m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve 296m · 4 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 685m · 9 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 757m · 10 min walk
- Elswick Park 1187m · 15 min walk
- The Bike Garden 1581m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Atkinson Road Primary Academy 269m · 3 min walk
- Canning Street Primary School 344m · 4 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell 478m · 6 min walk
- St Johns Primary School 479m · 6 min walk
- Trinity Academy Newcastle 573m · 7 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.