Rutherford Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £193,680, but safety (40) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Rutherford Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is around average for the area, with 250 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 36% 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 (Westgate Rd-Rutherford St) is 72m away. The median property price is £193,680, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 139 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 301m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Rutherford Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 321m · 4 min walk
- Eldon Leisure 516m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 541m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 181m · 2 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 732m · 9 min walk
- Optimax 801m · 10 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 908m · 11 min walk
- New Croft Centre 975m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Lit & Phil 580m · 7 min walk
- City Library 854m · 11 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1283m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Chinese Garden 85m · 1 min walk
- Summerhill Park 296m · 4 min walk
- Friends of Summerhill 380m · 5 min walk
- Leazes Park 903m · 11 min walk
- Redheugh Bridge Park 916m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 302m · 4 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 922m · 12 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 973m · 12 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 991m · 12 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 1061m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Stoneyhurst Road — Newcastle upon Tyne66
- Windsor Avenue — Newcastle upon Tyne66
- Moor Road North — Newcastle upon Tyne66
- Belle Vue Avenue — Newcastle upon Tyne65
- Rectory Drive — Newcastle upon Tyne65
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.
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