Hugh Gardens
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £51,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £51,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Hugh Gardens 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 dominate reports. 261 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 31m away. The median property price is £51,000, though prices have fallen 23% over five years. Based on 23 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. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 273m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 44 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Hugh Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Soccerworld 897m · 11 min walk
- Centre for Sport & Trampoline Park 922m · 12 min walk
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 1084m · 14 min walk
- Fenham Pool 1729m · 22 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1234m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- West End Library 337m · 4 min walk
- Cruddas Park Library 1347m · 17 min walk
- Fenham Library 1744m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve 334m · 4 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 858m · 11 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 899m · 11 min walk
- Elswick Park 1005m · 13 min walk
- The Bike Garden 1594m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- St Johns Primary School 273m · 3 min walk
- Atkinson Road Primary Academy 387m · 5 min walk
- Canning Street Primary School 486m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell 641m · 8 min walk
- Trinity Academy Newcastle 726m · 9 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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