Windsor Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 41% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 41% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £378,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Windsor Terrace is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 3311 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 1033 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is drINK Art Bar (cafe, 51m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Great North Rd-Brandling Pk) is 224m away. The median property price is £378,000, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 31 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, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: 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 Windsor Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- City Baths 500m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 837m · 10 min walk
- Eldon Leisure 943m · 12 min walk
- Bodyzone Fitness 976m · 12 min walk
- Fit Club 1166m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 600m · 8 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 642m · 8 min walk
- Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital 669m · 8 min walk
- New Croft Centre 886m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- Philip Robinson Library 92m · 1 min walk
- City Library 761m · 10 min walk
- Jesmond Library 1302m · 16 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1411m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Brandling Park 300m · 4 min walk
- St Thomas' Green 392m · 5 min walk
- Exhibition Park 480m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Northern Counties School 800m · 10 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 908m · 11 min walk
- Hotspur Primary School 1275m · 16 min walk
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1667m · 21 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 1685m · 21 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.