Vicus Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£426,997) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £426,997 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Vicus Street is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is around average for the area, with 118 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 161m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £426,997. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 451m away. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Vicus Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Centre for Sport & Trampoline Park 336m · 4 min walk
- Soccerworld 366m · 5 min walk
- Fenham Pool 623m · 8 min walk
- TeamSport Newcastle 1690m · 21 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1235m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Fenham Library 669m · 8 min walk
- West End Library 841m · 10 min walk
- Denton Burn Library 1738m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hodgkin Park 1032m · 13 min walk
- Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve 1209m · 15 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 1213m · 15 min walk
- Denton Dene North 1302m · 16 min walk
- Nuns Moor 1316m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Hadrian School 452m · 6 min walk
- Trinity Academy Newcastle 463m · 6 min walk
- Sacred Heart Primary School 565m · 7 min walk
- Canning Street Primary School 691m · 9 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell 1023m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Brennan Close — Newcastle upon Tyne50
- Iris Place — Newcastle upon Tyne50
- Allchurch — Newcastle upon Tyne50
- Almond Place — Newcastle upon Tyne49
- Gibside Gardens — Newcastle upon Tyne49
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.