Wigmore Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 31% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 31% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 £92,000, 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
Wigmore Avenue is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime rates are above average, with 254 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 176m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £92,000, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 144m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Wigmore Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- NRG Gym Newcastle 1552m · 19 min walk
- O'Tooles 1631m · 20 min walk
- Newcastle Climbing Centre 1664m · 21 min walk
- Campbell Dance Centre 1965m · 25 min walk
- Moi Fa Martial Arts Academy 1972m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Geoffrey Rhodes Centre 1752m · 22 min walk
- Molineux Street NHS Centre 1934m · 24 min walk
- North East Clinic - Accident Rehabilitation Specialists 1953m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Walker Library 378m · 5 min walk
- East End Library 1603m · 20 min walk
- East End Library And Customer Hub 1868m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- St. Anthony's Park 696m · 9 min walk
- Walker Park 879m · 11 min walk
- Urban Sand Martin Colony 1896m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 144m · 2 min walk
- Central Walker Church of England Primary School 387m · 5 min walk
- Welbeck Academy 750m · 9 min walk
- West Walker Primary School 1027m · 13 min walk
- Sir Charles Parsons School 1323m · 16 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.