Westholme Gardens
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £102,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 8% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£102,000).
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 transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£102,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (24). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £102,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (24) is below average.
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.
Prices grew 8% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Westholme Gardens is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 397 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 175 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Fazal's Cafe (cafe, 40m). The nearest transport stop is 155m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £102,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 232m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Westholme Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Centre for Sport & Trampoline Park 225m · 3 min walk
- Soccerworld 241m · 3 min walk
- Fenham Pool 864m · 11 min walk
- TeamSport Newcastle 1526m · 19 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1156m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- West End Library 581m · 7 min walk
- Fenham Library 898m · 11 min walk
- Denton Burn Library 1893m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hodgkin Park 851m · 11 min walk
- Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve 955m · 12 min walk
- Hodgkin Park 1026m · 13 min walk
- The Bike Garden 1318m · 16 min walk
- Nuns Moor 1356m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Trinity Academy Newcastle 233m · 3 min walk
- Hadrian School 283m · 4 min walk
- Canning Street Primary School 439m · 6 min walk
- Sacred Heart Primary School 784m · 10 min walk
- Atkinson Road Primary Academy 846m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Broomhill Gardens — Newcastle upon Tyne41
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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