Minorca Place
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety score of 30 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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £135,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Minorca Place is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime rates are above average, with 167 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 104m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £135,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 342m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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
Based on 5 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 Minorca Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 1872m · 23 min walk
- Fenham Pool 1909m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Kenton Library 795m · 10 min walk
- Gosforth Library 1692m · 21 min walk
- Fenham Library 1848m · 23 min walk
- Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone 1977m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Nicholas Park 1165m · 15 min walk
- Northumberland Wildlife Trust St Nicholas Park Nature Reserve 1173m · 15 min walk
- Nuns Moor 1368m · 17 min walk
- Moorbank Botanic Garden 1563m · 20 min walk
- Hunters Moor 1620m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Wyndham Primary School 343m · 4 min walk
- Mountfield Primary School 848m · 11 min walk
- Newcastle Bridges School 950m · 12 min walk
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton 958m · 12 min walk
- Regent Farm First School 1544m · 19 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.