Pembroke Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 48% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,000).
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%
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 70), 48% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,000).
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%
Good entry point at £147,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Pembroke Avenue is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 875 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 266 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Sutton Street) is 166m away. The median property price is £147,000, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 52/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 45/100. 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)
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: warm
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 Pembroke Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Campbell Dance Centre 237m · 3 min walk
- Moi Fa Martial Arts Academy 247m · 3 min walk
- Eden Rock Newcastle 348m · 4 min walk
- Yoga Therapies 636m · 8 min walk
- Benfield Centre for Sporting excellence 778m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Walkergate Park Hospital 691m · 9 min walk
- The Dow clinic 950m · 12 min walk
- Geoffrey Rhodes Centre 1022m · 13 min walk
- North East Clinic - Accident Rehabilitation Specialists 1259m · 16 min walk
- Molineux Street NHS Centre 1562m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- East End Library 1268m · 16 min walk
- Walker Library 1527m · 19 min walk
- East End Library And Customer Hub 1533m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Iris Brickfield Park 889m · 11 min walk
- Walker Park 1524m · 19 min walk
- Heaton Park 1624m · 20 min walk
- Armstrong Park 1640m · 20 min walk
- St. Anthony's Park 1675m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Walkergate Community School 191m · 2 min walk
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker 664m · 8 min walk
- Sir Charles Parsons School 1000m · 12 min walk
- Welbeck Academy 1148m · 14 min walk
- St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School 1226m · 15 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.