Northumberland Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £4,505,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (93) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Northumberland Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 3311 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 1033 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), atm (1), and bakery (1). The closest is The Vintage Store (clothes, 19m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Eldon Square Bus Station) is 147m away. The median property price is £4,505,000, though prices have fallen 35% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 68/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Northumberland Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- City Baths 206m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 281m · 4 min walk
- Eldon Leisure 288m · 4 min walk
- Fit Club 500m · 6 min walk
- Cherry Dance 543m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Gait Clinic 233m · 3 min walk
- New Croft Centre 386m · 5 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 555m · 7 min walk
- Optimax 577m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- City Library 183m · 2 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 582m · 7 min walk
- Lit & Phil 743m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ellison Gardens 258m · 3 min walk
- St Thomas' Green 291m · 4 min walk
- Bank House Plaza 478m · 6 min walk
- Chinese Garden 705m · 9 min walk
- Brandling Park 949m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 670m · 8 min walk
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1087m · 14 min walk
- Hotspur Primary School 1407m · 18 min walk
- Northern Counties School 1462m · 18 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 1469m · 18 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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