Ministry Close
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: At £244,997, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 23% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £244,997 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ministry Close is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is around average for the area, with 165 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 (Benton Park Road-Hobart Gardens) is 84m away. The median property price is £244,997, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 56 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 455m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Ministry Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 1168m · 15 min walk
- The Northumberland Club 1659m · 21 min walk
- Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club 1844m · 23 min walk
- Jesmond Pool 1922m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Freeman Hospital 687m · 9 min walk
- Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group 1875m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Paddy Freeman's Park 1098m · 14 min walk
- Jesmond Dene 1498m · 19 min walk
- Little Dene 1796m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic School 456m · 6 min walk
- South Gosforth First School 1414m · 18 min walk
- Jesmond Park Academy 1491m · 19 min walk
- Ravenswood Primary School 1940m · 24 min walk
- Gosforth Central Middle School 1988m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Eshott Close — Newcastle upon Tyne60
- Benton Park Road — Newcastle upon Tyne60
- Woodbine Avenue — Newcastle upon Tyne60
- Lealholm Road — Newcastle upon Tyne60
- Cosgrove Court — Newcastle upon Tyne60
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.