Greenfield Place
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 45, liquidity 30. 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 — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £685,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £685,000 based on only 3 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Greenfield Place is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 424 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 201 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Moulin Rouge Cafe & Grill (restaurant, 16m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Westgate Road-Westgate Hill) is 150m away. The median property price is £685,000, though prices have fallen 40% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 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 168m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district. 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), 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Greenfield Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 565m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 747m · 9 min walk
- Eldon Leisure 758m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 421m · 5 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 922m · 12 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1030m · 13 min walk
- Optimax 1051m · 13 min walk
- New Croft Centre 1227m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- Lit & Phil 804m · 10 min walk
- Cruddas Park Library 888m · 11 min walk
- City Library 1098m · 14 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1464m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Summerhill Park 79m · 1 min walk
- Friends of Summerhill 130m · 2 min walk
- Chinese Garden 336m · 4 min walk
- Butteryfly Park 655m · 8 min walk
- Leazes Park 899m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 168m · 2 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 671m · 8 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 723m · 9 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 772m · 10 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 900m · 11 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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