Ridgewood Gardens
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: At £215,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £215,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ridgewood Gardens is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is around average for the area, with 84 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 42% of reported crimes. 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 (South Gosforth Roundabout) is 193m away. The median property price is £215,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Ridgewood Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Northumberland Club 1350m · 17 min walk
- Jesmond Pool 1571m · 20 min walk
- Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club 1652m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Freeman Hospital 876m · 11 min walk
- Gosforth Podiarty Ltd 1220m · 15 min walk
- Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group 1514m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone 1316m · 16 min walk
- Jesmond Library 1669m · 21 min walk
- High Heaton Library 1783m · 22 min walk
- Gosforth Library 1791m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Paddy Freeman's Park 967m · 12 min walk
- Gosforth Central Park 976m · 12 min walk
- Little Dene 1013m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic School 620m · 8 min walk
- South Gosforth First School 639m · 8 min walk
- Gosforth Central Middle School 978m · 12 min walk
- Gosforth East Middle School 1221m · 15 min walk
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth 1341m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ridgewood Villas — Newcastle upon Tyne59
- Bowes Court — Newcastle upon Tyne59
- Gosforth Terrace — Newcastle upon Tyne59
- Bowsden Terrace — Newcastle upon Tyne59
- Bowes Street — Newcastle upon Tyne58
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.