York Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Reality check: At £232,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth.
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 at £232,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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
York Street 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 (Rye Hill) is 95m away. The median property price is £232,500, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 305m 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 51 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
Property Market
Terraced | 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 York Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Elswick Community Leisure Centre 750m · 9 min walk
- Northern Kings 1003m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre 691m · 9 min walk
- The Gait Clinic 1166m · 15 min walk
- Campus for Ageing and Vitality 1176m · 15 min walk
- Royal Victoria Infirmary 1228m · 15 min walk
- Optimax 1314m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cruddas Park Library 648m · 8 min walk
- Lit & Phil 1049m · 13 min walk
- City Library 1367m · 17 min walk
- Philip Robinson Library 1696m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Baxterwood Court Park 663m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 306m · 4 min walk
- Ashfield Nursery School 399m · 5 min walk
- Hawthorn Primary School 453m · 6 min walk
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy 595m · 7 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 813m · 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.