Shield Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £105,050 with warm market liquidity. Strong 93% 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: liquid market (score 70), 93% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£105,050).
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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), 93% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£105,050).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £105,050, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Shield Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime rates are above average, with 231 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. 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 (Shield Street) is 47m away. The median property price is £105,050, with exceptional growth of 93% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 322m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Shield Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- City Baths 595m · 7 min walk
- Bodyzone Fitness 704m · 9 min walk
- Reebok CrossFit Tyneside 900m · 11 min walk
- The Valley 921m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- New Croft Centre 597m · 8 min walk
- Optimax 943m · 12 min walk
- Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital 1006m · 13 min walk
- The Cradlewell Clinic 1167m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- City Library 666m · 8 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 714m · 9 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1262m · 16 min walk
- Jesmond Library 1716m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- City Stadium 400m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 322m · 4 min walk
- Hotspur Primary School 652m · 8 min walk
- Northern Counties School 1360m · 17 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 1366m · 17 min walk
- Jesmond Park Academy 1970m · 25 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.