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About

Chapel ward sits in Newcastle's West End, centred on the Elswick area. The district is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern apartment developments. Its main thoroughfares, such as Elswick Road and Westgate Road, are lined with local shops, supermarkets, and community services catering to daily needs. The area is home to several primary schools and St. Paul's Church, a prominent local landmark with its distinctive spire.

The ward contains a significant amount of green space, including Elswick Park with its formal gardens and sports facilities. The historic Elswick Works site, where Armstrong's engineering empire once built warships and locomotives, now hosts modern industrial and business units. Public transport connections via several bus routes provide links to Newcastle city centre and beyond. The local community is supported by various centres offering activities and services.

Area overview

On average Chapel has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chapel is £43,305 per year. There are 2 schools in Chapel: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chapel is home to around 9,331 people, with a population density of about 3,235.1 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chapel Population

9,331

Population density

3,235.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.86(-54%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.33(-33%)

Shoplifting

10.93(-10%)

Burglary

5.47(+10%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.72(-61%)

North East average

Demographics

British

8,971

96.18%

Indian

0.86%

Other White

0.6%

Irish

0.36%

Chinese

0.34%

Total population: 9,327

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,432

30.41%

Level 3 (A level)

1,402

17.53%

No qualifications

1,331

16.64%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,004

12.55%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

791

9.89%

Total 16+ residents: 7,998

Housing

Owns outright

2,377

56.18%

Owns with a mortgage

1,386

32.76%

Private landlord or letting agency

250

5.91%

Social rents from council

1.82%

Other forms of private rent

1.77%

Total households: 4,231

Property prices in Chapel

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Chapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chapel over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£315,000	£225,000	£279,975	£360,000	£425,000
Flats	8	£129,000	£110,625	£118,875	£131,250	£161,000
Semi-Detached	60	£219,475	£154,000	£190,000	£238,463	£311,250
Terraced	29	£190,000	£156,800	£175,000	£227,000	£240,000

10 years median price trend in Chapel

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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