Low Friar Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Low Friar Street 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 11 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (3), hairdresser (2), and restaurant (2). The closest is Annam Foods (supermarket, 14m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Central Stn Westgate Rd) is 130m away. The median property price is £156,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 66/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 | 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 Low Friar Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 159m · 2 min walk
- Cherry Dance 257m · 3 min walk
- Eldon Leisure 324m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 430m · 5 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 152m · 2 min walk
- Optimax 553m · 7 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 628m · 8 min walk
- New Croft Centre 740m · 9 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 883m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Lit & Phil 369m · 5 min walk
- City Library 642m · 8 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1163m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Chinese Garden 174m · 2 min walk
- Summerhill Park 535m · 7 min walk
- Bank House Plaza 549m · 7 min walk
- St Thomas' Green 863m · 11 min walk
- Redheugh Bridge Park 926m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 514m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1104m · 14 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 1164m · 15 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 1214m · 15 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 1270m · 16 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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