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 and environment (35) is below average.
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 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 15/100 — crime rates 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 dominates reports. 277 violent offences were recorded (45% 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 (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 transit-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 transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 47/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 39/100. 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
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 (4)
- Urban Sand Martin Colony 302m · 4 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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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.