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Elswick South

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About

Elswick South lies on the west side of Newcastle upon Tyne, a residential area threaded by Elswick Road and served by frequent bus routes into the city centre. Streets are mostly Victorian terraced housing with rows that back onto narrow alleys known locally as ginnels. The riverside edge retains traces of heavy industry: the site of the former Armstrong engineering and shipbuilding works is a recurring landmark, and several former factory buildings have been repurposed for small workshops and storage.

Local life centres on community halls, primary schools and a handful of independent shops and takeaways along main streets, with parish churches and mosques serving established neighbourhood communities. Green space is provided by small parks and play areas tucked between streets rather than large open parks. Ongoing housing and redevelopment projects are visible where industrial plots are being adapted for housing or light industry, reflecting the area's long history of manufacture alongside everyday residential uses.

Area overview

On average Elswick South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 64.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elswick South is £31,948 per year. There are 3 schools in Elswick South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elswick South is home to around 5,536 people, with a population density of about 3,132.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elswick South Population
5,536
Population density
3,132.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.87(+57%)
Shoplifting
22.94(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.51(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.7(-19%)
Public order
15.53(+90%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,271
41.04%
Bangladeshi
1,071
19.36%
African
559
10.1%
Other Asian
281
5.08%
Other White
233
4.21%
Total population: 5,533

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,473
35.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
920
21.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
484
11.52%
Level 3 (A level)
481
11.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
480
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 4,202

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,159
53.41%
Other social rented
355
16.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
251
11.57%
Owns with a mortgage
205
9.45%
Owns outright
136
6.27%
Total households: 2,170

Property prices in Elswick South

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 in Elswick South area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £329,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elswick South in the 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 Elswick South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£84,000
Detached1£329,995
Semi-Detached13£234,000
Terraced5£175,000

10 years median price trend in Elswick South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elswick South.

All postcodes in Elswick South

NE46RP

Warrington Road

NE47AT

Wolsingham Street

NE47LN

Asama Court

NE47SJ

Waverley Road

NE47HN

Cambridge Street

NE47SH

Mather Road

NE47BA

Skinnerburn Road

NE46SL

Elswick

NE47ET

Clumber Street

NE48RN

Westgate Road

NE47DT

Essex Close

NE47SD

Waverley Road

NE46SR

Elswick Road

NE47QA

Westmorland Road

NE46UL

Lynnwood Terrace

NE47DD

Railway Street

NE48TH

Goldfinch Close

NE14BN

St James Boulevard

NE47SB

Mather Road

NE47EL

Hornbeam Place

NE46TS

Britannia Court

NE46PT

Tweed Street

NE47YQ

William Armstrong Drive

NE47AR

Skinnerburn Road

NE47DX

Park Road

NE47RF

Westmorland Road

NE47LA

Brunel Terrace

NE46PY

Hartington Street

NE47XA

Joseph Close

NE47RT

James Street

NE47RG

Westmorland Road

NE47LJ

Elswick East Terrace

NE47AX

Clasper Street

NE47BJ

Violet Close

NE47YB

Albany Court

NE47JN

Back George Street

NE46PP

Normanton Terrace

NE47AD

Railway Street

NE46PA

St James' Boulevard

NE46XQ

Durham Street

NE46UB

Malvern Street

NE46TA

Northbourne Street

NE46TX

Britannia Place

NE46PB

Westgate Road

NE47EH

Cambridge Street

NE46QB

Mill Lane

NE48RL

Lynnwood Terrace

NE47EA

Dobson Close

NE47JL

George Street

NE47EB

Charlotte Close

NE46TN

Chesterfield Road

NE46TL

Northbourne Street

NE47ER

Hornbeam Place

NE47QZ

Westmorland Road

NE47RS

Chesterfield Road

NE47YG

Amethyst Road

NE47YJ

Elswick

NE46SQ

Elswick Road

NE47EE

Mulberry Place

NE46RE

Belgrave Parade

NE46RS

Beech Grove Road

NE47AF

Clumber Street

NE46QX

Hornbeam Place

NE47XB

Elswick

NE48NB

Centenary Court

NE46PR

Sceptre Street

NE47NA

Arena Way

NE47HP

Hawthorn Walk

NE46TY

Britannia Court

NE47RE

Clumber Street North

NE46PZ

Gloucester Road

NE46UH

Graingerville South

NE47YD

Asama Court

NE47AW

Scotswood Road

NE47AB

Plummer Street

NE46TT

Britannia Place

NE47HS

Gloucester Way

NE47SA

Violet Close

NE46UP

Elliott Terrace

NE46TU

Britannia Place

NE47HW

Hawthorn Walk

NE47HJ

Cambridge Street

NE47RR

West View

NE47NN

Gardener Street

NE47HL

Cambridge Street

NE47BP

Violet Close

NE47DR

Ivy Close

NE47HX

Albany Court

NE47EP

Hornbeam Place

NE48DF

Centenary Court

NE46SH

Malvern Street

NE46UD

Britannia Place

NE46ST

Ashtree Close

NE47HR

Hawthorn Place

NE46TG

Sceptre Place

NE47ED

Blackthorn Place

NE47BG

Penn Street

NE46PU

Hull Street

NE47QW

West View

NE47AQ

Maiden Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.