Lavender Gardens
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 87% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£189,050).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High transport (100) and access (75) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Lavender Gardens is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is around average for the area, with 221 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), atm (1), and clothes (1). The closest is atm (atm, 105m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (West Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)) is 164m away. The median property price is £189,050, with exceptional growth of 87% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 345m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 65 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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)
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: 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 Lavender Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Jesmond Pool 368m · 5 min walk
- Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club 574m · 7 min walk
- The Northumberland Club 626m · 8 min walk
- City Baths 1645m · 21 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group 410m · 5 min walk
- Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital 686m · 9 min walk
- The Cradlewell Clinic 804m · 10 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1517m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Jesmond Library 307m · 4 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1228m · 15 min walk
- High Heaton Library 1631m · 20 min walk
- City Library 1906m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Little Moor 791m · 10 min walk
- Brandling Park 859m · 11 min walk
- Exhibition Park 865m · 11 min walk
- Town Moor 870m · 11 min walk
- Little Dene 999m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Northern Counties School 346m · 4 min walk
- South Gosforth First School 1240m · 16 min walk
- Jesmond Park Academy 1472m · 18 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic School 1903m · 24 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1954m · 24 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.