Copper Chare
Northumberland, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for first-time buyers (below average), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £176,000, but transport (30) and limited services (30) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
How Life Works Here
Copper Chare is located in Northumberland, near Morpeth. Crime is a significant concern, with 529 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 391 violent offences were recorded (74% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 193m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £176,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 355m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 39 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Copper Chare, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Snap Fitness 219m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Howard Centre Community Mental Health 170m · 2 min walk
- St George's Hospital 954m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) 257m · 3 min walk
- Carlisle Park 600m · 8 min walk
- The William Turner Garden 640m · 8 min walk
- Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone 1497m · 19 min walk
- Pegswood Moor Country Park 1868m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth 356m · 4 min walk
- Morpeth Chantry Middle School 680m · 8 min walk
- Morpeth Newminster Middle School 691m · 9 min walk
- Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School 1156m · 14 min walk
- Morpeth First School 1818m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Chareway Lane — Northumberland36
- Spinney Gardens — Northumberland41
- Fairway Crescent — Northumberland40
- Prudhoe Hall Drive — Northumberland40
- Falston Road — Northumberland41
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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