Melkridge Gardens
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (7) may be a compromise.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (7/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (7/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (7) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Melkridge Gardens is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime levels are below the local average (60 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 278m away. The median property price is £230,000. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Overall, this street scores 53 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Melkridge Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Benfield Centre for Sporting excellence 1186m · 15 min walk
- Yoga Therapies 1464m · 18 min walk
- Eden Rock Newcastle 1551m · 19 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Walkergate Park Hospital 1204m · 15 min walk
- Freeman Hospital 1821m · 23 min walk
- The Dow clinic 1970m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Iris Brickfield Park 1137m · 14 min walk
- Armstrong Park 1947m · 24 min walk
- Millfield House 1987m · 25 min walk
- Jesmond Dene 1990m · 25 min walk
schools (4)
- Ravenswood Primary School 1229m · 15 min walk
- Jesmond Park Academy 1577m · 20 min walk
- Walkergate Community School 1761m · 22 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic School 1962m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Moralee Close — Newcastle upon Tyne52
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- Candelford Close — Newcastle upon Tyne54
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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