West Parade
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
West Parade 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 dominates reports. 257 violent offences were recorded (57% 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 (Westmorland Road-Rye Hill) is 101m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 315m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from West Parade, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 590m · 7 min walk
- Northern Kings 727m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 885m · 11 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1306m · 16 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1404m · 18 min walk
- Optimax 1436m · 18 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1494m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cruddas Park Library 411m · 5 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1133m · 14 min walk
- City Library 1558m · 20 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1945m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Elswick Park 662m · 8 min walk
- Baxterwood Court Park 863m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashfield Nursery School 316m · 4 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 343m · 4 min walk
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 412m · 5 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 624m · 8 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 758m · 10 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.