Low Friar Lane
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (42).
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%
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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Low Friar Lane is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 3861 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 1734 violent offences were recorded (45% 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. The closest is Pizza Hut (restaurant, 52m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Newcastle Newgate Street) is 155m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Low Friar Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 86m · 1 min walk
- Cherry Dance 249m · 3 min walk
- Eldon Leisure 252m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 356m · 4 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 141m · 2 min walk
- Optimax 535m · 7 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 553m · 7 min walk
- New Croft Centre 688m · 9 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 815m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Lit & Phil 400m · 5 min walk
- City Library 578m · 7 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1087m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Chinese Garden 204m · 2 min walk
- Bank House Plaza 517m · 6 min walk
- Summerhill Park 582m · 7 min walk
- St Thomas' Green 787m · 10 min walk
- Redheugh Bridge Park 1000m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 571m · 7 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1053m · 13 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 1209m · 15 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 1263m · 16 min walk
- Northern Counties School 1938m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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