Victoria Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £192,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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.
How Life Works Here
Victoria Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 447 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 257 violent offences were recorded (57% 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 (Westmorland Road) is 101m away. The median property price is £192,500. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 182m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Victoria Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 780m · 10 min walk
- Northern Kings 956m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 637m · 8 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1156m · 14 min walk
- Optimax 1216m · 15 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1259m · 16 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1328m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cruddas Park Library 659m · 8 min walk
- Lit & Phil 933m · 12 min walk
- City Library 1313m · 16 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1699m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Friends of Summerhill 127m · 2 min walk
- Summerhill Park 167m · 2 min walk
- Chinese Garden 543m · 7 min walk
- Butteryfly Park 692m · 9 min walk
- Baxterwood Court Park 812m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 183m · 2 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 484m · 6 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 530m · 7 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 747m · 9 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 957m · 12 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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