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Alemouth Road

Northumberland, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £193,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

51
Liveability Score
Top 26% in NorthumberlandTop 36% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 5 transactions — median not shown, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Alemouth Road is located in Northumberland, near Hexham. Crime is a significant concern, with 353 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 181 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Tesco Café (cafe, 111m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Wentworth car park) is 143m away. The median property price is £193,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 485m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (58)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (57)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Fair (50)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

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Median not shown (5 sales)
5
Transactions (2014–2023)

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Tesco Café111m (1.4 min walk)
Wentworth Leisure Centre Cafe113m (1.4 min walk)
Platform Bar230m (2.9 min walk)
Hexham Canoe Club371m (4.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Alemouth Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Wentworth car park bus_stop143m
Tourist Information Centre bus_stop226m
Hexham Rail Station rail_station233m
Aldi bus_stop261m
Railway Station bus_stop269m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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