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Elswick North

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About

Elswick North is a residential area in Newcastle upon Tyne, located west of the city centre. It is bordered by the River Tyne to the south and the A186 road to the north. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and modern developments, with green spaces like Elswick Park providing recreational areas. Public transport links connect it to the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.

The area has local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centres, catering to everyday needs. Elswick North is close to the Quayside and Newcastle’s business districts, making it a practical location for commuters. Its industrial heritage is reflected in some older buildings, though the area has seen gradual redevelopment in recent years.

Area overview

On average Elswick North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elswick North is £30,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Elswick North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

145

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

26.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Elswick North Population

9,607

Population density

10,233.3 per km²

Demographics

British

2,529

26.33%

Bangladeshi

2,020

21.03%

Pakistani

985

10.25%

Other White

955

9.94%

Other

707

7.36%

Total population: 9,606

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,225

38.89%

Social rents from council

579

18.38%

Owns with a mortgage

487

15.46%

Owns outright

467

14.83%

Other social rented

230

7.3%

Total households: 3,150

Property prices in Elswick North

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Elswick North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £230,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	11	£60,000	£50,000	£51,250	£71,500	£89,500
Semi-Detached	10	£133,000	£107,625	£121,250	£153,750	£203,000
Terraced	14	£126,500	£67,125	£88,750	£147,750	£190,000

10 years price trend in Elswick North

All postcodes in Elswick North

NE48AT

Fairholm Road

NE48BA

Elswick North

NE48UF

Glebe Street

NE49PQ

St James' Boulevard

NE46XL

Mcewan Gardens

NE48DH

Croftsway

NE48DR

Eastgate Gardens

NE48TX

Farndale Road

NE46AF

Bentinck Road

NE46UT

Bentinck Road

NE48AJ

Ladykirk Road

NE48UJ

Canning Street

NE48RY

Grainger Park Road

NE46TE

Hull Street

NE46XP

Bentinck Street

NE48AA

Hoyle Avenue

NE48AR

Benwell Grove

NE48BJ

Gill Street

NE48SN

Tiverton Avenue

NE46UU

Bentinck Road

NE48BH

Gill Street

NE48DB

Cochrane Street

NE48RT

Cliftonville Avenue

NE48AU

Barnesbury Road

NE48BZ

Nichol Court

NE48DP

Grainger Park Road

NE48XJ

Elswick North

NE48XQ

Elswick North

NE156QT

Heyburn Gardens

NE48TU

Canning Street

NE48SB

Clovelly Avenue

NE48BX

Nichol Court

NE48DN

Elswick North

NE48DX

Clifton Road

NE48RR

Grainger Park Road

NE48XN

Elswick North

NE48DA

Elswick North

NE48TR

Ellesmere Road

NE49PN

St James' Boulevard

NE48AL

Hoyle Avenue

NE156QL

Westholme Gardens

NE48AZ

Dolphin Street

NE48EQ

Beech Street

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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