Osborne Road

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Possible first step at £245,000 — 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%

64
Liveability Score
Top 2% in Newcastle upon TyneTop 1% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 175 transactions

How Life Works Here

Osborne Road is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is around average for the area, with 236 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Blanc (pub, 23m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Osborne Road - Lily Avenue) is 13m away. The median property price is £245,000. Based on 175 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 412m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Good (65)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£245,000
Median Price
175
Transactions (2014–2026)
-0.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Blanc23m (0.3 min walk)
Ru45m (0.6 min walk)
Riveredge69m (0.9 min walk)
The Harley Medical Group73m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Osborne Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (4)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Osborne Road - Lily Avenue bus_stop13m
Osborne Road-Mistletoe Road bus_stop132m
Osborne Road - Holly Avenue bus_stop173m
Osborne Road-Grosvenor Road bus_stop227m
Osborne Road-Osborne Avenue bus_stop281m
Osborne Road-Acorn Road bus_stop319m
West Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station553m
West Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station565m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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.