Is School Row in Northumberland safe?

School Row scores 30/100 for safety — crime rates are above average for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on School Row?

The median property price on School Row is £179,500, based on 34 HM Land Registry transactions.

School Row

Northumberland, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsFair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

Families

Below Average

Safety score of 30 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

Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors

Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers

Fair

Good entry point at £179,500, but safety (30) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

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

Liveability Score

High confidence Based on 34 transactions, 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

School Row is located in Northumberland, near Prudhoe. Crime rates are above average, with 175 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 340m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £179,500, though prices have fallen 37% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. 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 300m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

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

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (49)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£179,500

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2026)

-37.3%

5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

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 School Row, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

St Matthews Wellness Centre 951m · 12 min walk
Wylam Tennis Club 1596m · 20 min walk

hospitals (2)

Aspen Physiotherapy 528m · 7 min walk
Ferndene - Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service 1768m · 22 min walk

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libraries (1)

Prudhoe Library 684m · 8 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Eastwoods Park 725m · 9 min walk
Castlefields Green 830m · 10 min walk
Priestclose Wood 947m · 12 min walk
Tyne Riverside Country Park 1186m · 15 min walk
Highfield Park 1503m · 19 min walk

schools (5)

Adderlane Academy 300m · 4 min walk
Prudhoe West Academy 1013m · 13 min walk
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe 1122m · 14 min walk
Highfield Middle School 1122m · 14 min walk
Prudhoe Community High School 1289m · 16 min walk

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Transport Links

Dukes Court bus_stop340m

Tyne View Retail Park bus_stop397m

Princess Court bus_stop438m

Health Centre bus_stop458m

Waterworld bus_stop477m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

68% 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.

Data updated: 8 July 2026