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About

Elswick ward lies in Newcastle's West End, centred along the Scotswood Road corridor. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern social housing. It is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to Newcastle University's campus. The local economy is served by a range of independent shops and supermarkets along the main thoroughfares.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Elswick Park with its historic pavilion. The area is defined by the River Tyne to the south and the busy Westgate Road to the north. A prominent local landmark is St. Stephen's Church, a large Victorian building that dominates the skyline. Community facilities include the West End Library and the Elswick Leisure Pool.

Area overview

On average Elswick has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 51.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elswick is £36,179 per year. There are 5 schools in Elswick: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elswick is home to around 16,126 people, with a population density of about 5,406.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elswick Population
16,126
Population density
5,406.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.91(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.29(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.22(+77%)
Public order
17.18(+110%)
Shoplifting
14.57(+25%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,075
31.47%
Bangladeshi
3,191
19.79%
African
1,378
8.55%
Other White
1,316
8.16%
Pakistani
1,195
7.41%
Total population: 16,126

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,340
37.84%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,496
21.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,345
11.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,226
10.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,146
9.99%
Total 16+ residents: 11,468

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,006
35.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,559
27.56%
Other social rented
861
15.22%
Owns with a mortgage
547
9.67%
Owns outright
490
8.66%
Total households: 5,657

Property prices in Elswick

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£87K – £200K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Elswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £389,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£283,995£260
Terraced16£170,500£142
Semi-Detached17£170,000£195
Flats10£58,500£80

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£52,750£143,000£78,000
2017£150,000£50,250£137,500£78,000
2018£55,250£125,000£87,750
2019£51,500£95,500£90,000
2020£545,000£47,500£122,000£81,250
2021£63,750£129,000£98,500
2022£65,000£165,000£115,000
2023£65,000£152,500£115,000
2024£269,995£57,000£199,950£124,999
2025£311,473£58,500£199,950£172,500
2026£107,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£84£82£69
2017£55£66£104£85
2018£84£126£76
2019£83£114£80
2020£260£71£134£89
2021£78£126£90
2022£96£148£103
2023£89£141£101
2024£237£78£196£131
2025£259£83£199£136
2026£110£126
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elswick in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Elswick ward.

Local councillors

Khaled Musharraf

Elswick - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Elswick

Is Elswick safe?

Elswick records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Elswick?

The median sale price in Elswick is £160,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Elswick?

Elswick has 5 primary schools (5 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Elswick?

Elswick scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Elswick sits around rank 966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Elswick?

The average household income in Elswick is around £36,179 per year, and 51% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Elswick?

Elswick is represented by 1 elected councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).

All postcodesin Elswick

NE49PS

Keldane Gardens

NE49JB

Condercum Road

NE48RS

Paignton Avenue

NE46TG

Sceptre Place

NE48UN

Colston Street

NE48TR

Ellesmere Road

NE48HF

Orton Close

NE48HG

Keith Close

NE48BQ

Joan Street

NE48JQ

Buddle Road

NE47HX

Albany Court

NE49JP

Adelaide Terrace

NE48SH

Normount Road

NE46TA

Northbourne Street

NE46XN

Bentinck Place

NE49JE

Condercum Road

NE48BJ

Gill Street

NE48TH

Goldfinch Close

NE48RX

Ventnor Avenue

NE47QY

Westmorland Road

NE48TY

Farndale Road

NE48DU

Clifton Road

NE47YH

Hampshire Court

NE48BR

Dolphin Court

NE46NF

Anglesey Place

NE46RQ

Kenilworth Road

NE48JF

Pipe Track Lane

NE48AT

Fairholm Road

NE48DT

Dipton Avenue

NE48HA

Armstrong Road

NE47YW

Buddle Road

NE49JD

Condercum Road

NE48ST

Westgate Road

NE46XS

Bentinck Road

NE47RR

West View

NE46TZ

Sovereign Court

NE46JS

Somerset Place

NE46UT

Bentinck Road

NE47ST

Clumber Street

NE48RT

Cliftonville Avenue

NE48EA

Brancepeth Avenue

NE47AD

Railway Street

NE47LN

Asama Court

NE48JS

Buddle Road

NE46NE

Elswick Row

NE47RG

Westmorland Road

NE46XL

Mcewan Gardens

NE48DN

Elswick Road

NE47EH

Cambridge Street

NE46SS

Marie Curie Drive

NE47QW

West View

NE48EB

Axbridge Gardens

NE46RP

Warrington Road

NE48LL

Maria Street

NE46PQ

Sceptre Street

NE47TX

Caroline Street

NE49PQ

St James' Boulevard

NE48BW

Bond Court

NE48AY

Grainger Park Road

NE48AH

Ladykirk Road

NE48EQ

Beech Street

NE48HE

Teindland Close

NE47AR

Skinnerburn Road

NE46RX

Belgrave Parade

NE47AP

Violet Close

NE48DH

Croftsway

NE48BS

Elswick

NE46TY

Britannia Court

NE46TL

Northbourne Street

NE46TT

Britannia Place

NE46SH

Malvern Street

NE47AH

Brunel Street

NE48BB

Adelaide Terrace

NE48BP

Bond Court

NE46PS

Hartington Street

NE47LB

West Parade

NE48DE

Elswick Road

NE48BX

Nichol Court

NE47AW

Scotswood Road

NE46RG

Belgrave Parade

NE48QN

Joan Street

NE47YD

Asama Court

NE48AP

Normount Gardens

NE48SQ

Western Drive

NE47BE

Clumber Street

NE46SR

Elswick Road

NE46XB

Lynnwood Avenue

NE47LA

Brunel Terrace

NE47PD

Noble Street Industrial Estate

NE48XS

Atkinson Road

NE48BU

Nichol Street

NE46XE

Dunholme Road

NE48TX

Farndale Road

NE46RS

Beech Grove Road

NE47RS

Chesterfield Road

NE46PJ

Kingsley Terrace

NE48RR

Grainger Park Road

NE46TS

Britannia Court

NE47BP

Violet Close

NE47TH

Armstrong Road