Mather Road
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: May work as a first purchase, but price data is limited. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (15/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored. Price data (£31,795) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Affordable at £31,795 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 (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%
Affordable at £31,795 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.
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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £31,795 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Mather Road is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 345 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 171 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). 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 (Westmorland Road-Rye Hill) is 168m away. The median property price is £31,795. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 438m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Mather Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Northern Kings 624m · 8 min walk
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 643m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 933m · 12 min walk
- Optimax 1425m · 18 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1456m · 18 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1476m · 18 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1593m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cruddas Park Library 408m · 5 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1108m · 14 min walk
- City Library 1591m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Baxterwood Court Park 1019m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashfield Nursery School 439m · 6 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 450m · 6 min walk
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 624m · 8 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 913m · 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.
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