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Elswick South

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About

Elswick South is a residential area in the west of Newcastle upon Tyne, located near the River Tyne. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities, with a mix of residential and light industrial spaces. It is close to the city centre, providing easy access to transport links and major roads like the A186.

The area includes green spaces such as Elswick Park, offering recreational facilities. Nearby schools and community centres serve the local population. Elswick South has a practical layout, with shops and services catering to everyday needs. Its proximity to the Quayside and Newcastle’s business districts makes it a convenient location for commuters.

Area overview

On average Elswick South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 204 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 64.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elswick South is £30,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Elswick South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

204

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

64.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Elswick South Population

5,536

Population density

3,132.8 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 33 recent sales, the median property price is £199,995 in Elswick South area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £324,995.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£272,995	£257,995	£267,495	£302,495	£321,995
Flats	7	£87,500	£57,450	£74,750	£102,500	£106,400
Semi-Detached	7	£219,995	£192,982	£199,973	£232,995	£244,995
Terraced	12	£178,998	£105,500	£118,250	£214,996	£260,150

10 years price trend in Elswick South

All postcodes in Elswick South

NE47BG

Penn Street

NE47QY

Westmorland Road

NE47QB

Elswick South

NE46RA

Beech Grove Road

NE46TP

Malvern Street

NE47AB

Ord Street

NE47AD

Arena Way

NE47DS

Essex Close

NE47XF

Buddle Road

NE47AW

Brunel Street

NE47EJ

Whitebeam Place

NE46QX

Hornbeam Place

NE46TS

Britannia Court

NE46PA

St James' Boulevard

NE46PU

Hull Street

NE46ST

Ashtree Close

NE47LN

Asama Court

NE47AP

Violet Close

NE47QW

West View

NE46TG

Sceptre Place

NE47HX

Albany Court

NE46PS

Hartington Street

NE47BE

Clumber Street

NE47BJ

Violet Close

NE47NQ

Beaumont Street

NE47SD

Waverley Road

NE48DF

Centenary Court

NE46TT

Britannia Place

NE47NN

Gardener Street

NE47ST

Clumber Street

NE14BN

Churchill Street

NE47DX

Hornbeam Place

NE47QZ

Westmorland Road

NE48RN

Brighton Grove

NE46PQ

Hartington Street

NE47DT

Essex Close

NE47EP

Hornbeam Place

NE47ER

Hornbeam Place

NE47RG

Westmorland Road

NE47XB

Elswick South

NE46UD

Britannia Place

NE46UH

Roger Street

NE47AX

Clasper Street

NE47SE

Cambridge Street

NE47YB

Albany Court

NE48NB

Centenary Court

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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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