Morpeth Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £91,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Morpeth Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 601 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 296 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Londis (convenience, 17m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 116m away. The median property price is £91,500, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Morpeth Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- PureGym 1183m · 15 min walk
- City Baths 1306m · 16 min walk
- Eldon Leisure 1379m · 17 min walk
- The Gym 1383m · 17 min walk
- Cherry Dance 1659m · 21 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 746m · 9 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1078m · 14 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1318m · 16 min walk
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 1373m · 17 min walk
- Optimax 1835m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Philip Robinson Library 1084m · 14 min walk
- City Library 1482m · 18 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1851m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Leazes Park 542m · 7 min walk
- Town Moor 587m · 7 min walk
- Moorbank Botanic Garden 609m · 8 min walk
- Hunters Moor 687m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Moorside Primary School 934m · 12 min walk
- Northern Counties School 1202m · 15 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 1258m · 16 min walk
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1607m · 20 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 1739m · 22 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.