Yarrow Grove
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 25 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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£326,995) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Yarrow Grove is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Crime is a significant concern, with 374 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other theft dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 313m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £326,995. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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)
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: warm
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 Yarrow Grove, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (1)
- Holmeside and Parkway Medical Groups 1400m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Newbiggin Hall Library 1275m · 16 min walk
- Outer West Library 1588m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Westerhope Primary School 554m · 7 min walk
- Simonside Primary School 648m · 8 min walk
- Callerton Academy 741m · 9 min walk
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope 1033m · 13 min walk
- West Denton Primary School 1667m · 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.