Rodney Street
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.
Good entry point at £136,250, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 45, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 £136,250, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £136,250 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Rodney Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 611 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 277 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 (Walker Road-Hawick Crescent) is 121m away. The median property price is £136,250, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Rodney Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Valley 510m · 6 min walk
- Reebok CrossFit Tyneside 532m · 7 min walk
- Climb Newcastle @ The Pool 585m · 7 min walk
- East End Pool 781m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Molineux Street NHS Centre 759m · 10 min walk
- North East Clinic - Accident Rehabilitation Specialists 1060m · 13 min walk
- Geoffrey Rhodes Centre 1106m · 14 min walk
- The Dow clinic 1452m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- East End Library And Customer Hub 718m · 9 min walk
- East End Library 775m · 10 min walk
- City Library 1792m · 22 min walk
- Walker Library 1809m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Urban Sand Martin Colony 302m · 4 min walk
- Wild Roots Community Garden 746m · 9 min walk
- St. Anthony's Park 898m · 11 min walk
- City Stadium 1167m · 15 min walk
- Heaton Park 1437m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School 753m · 9 min walk
- Hotspur Primary School 1063m · 13 min walk
- Welbeck Academy 1182m · 15 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 1277m · 16 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1315m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Bridge Street — Newcastle upon Tyne36
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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