Leighton 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. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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
Leighton Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime rates are above average, with 195 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Lime Street) is 165m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 497m away. 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 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Leighton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Valley 103m · 1 min walk
- Reebok CrossFit Tyneside 208m · 3 min walk
- Climb Newcastle @ The Pool 623m · 8 min walk
- Gold Star Gym 951m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Molineux Street NHS Centre 514m · 6 min walk
- North East Clinic - Accident Rehabilitation Specialists 867m · 11 min walk
- Geoffrey Rhodes Centre 1050m · 13 min walk
- The Dow clinic 1290m · 16 min walk
- The Cradlewell Clinic 1678m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- East End Library And Customer Hub 531m · 7 min walk
- East End Library 810m · 10 min walk
- City Library 1316m · 16 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1555m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Urban Sand Martin Colony 401m · 5 min walk
- City Stadium 564m · 7 min walk
- Heaton Park 1007m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Hotspur Primary School 498m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 804m · 10 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 991m · 12 min walk
- St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School 994m · 12 min walk
- Ravenswood Primary School 1982m · 25 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.