Lynnwood Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£229,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Lynnwood Avenue is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 423 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 216 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 31m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £229,500. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 436m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Lynnwood Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 676m · 8 min walk
- Northern Kings 1330m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 449m · 6 min walk
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 1515m · 19 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1720m · 22 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1820m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cruddas Park Library 900m · 11 min walk
- West End Library 1074m · 13 min walk
- Fenham Library 1652m · 21 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1948m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Baxterwood Court Park 545m · 7 min walk
- Elswick Park 632m · 8 min walk
- Nuns Moor Park 837m · 10 min walk
- Nuns Moor Park 839m · 10 min walk
- The Bike Garden 843m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 437m · 6 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 658m · 8 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 658m · 8 min walk
- Wingrove Primary School 726m · 9 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 888m · 11 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.