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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 196 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elswick is £36,166 per year. There are 7 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.3%
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
84.21(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.82(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.69(+98%)
Public order
20.15(+129%)
Other theft
17.12(+163%)
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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £179,995 in Elswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £344,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elswick 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£309,995
Flats8£56,250
Semi-Detached21£199,950
Terraced20£170,000

10 years median price trend in Elswick

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

All postcodes in Elswick

NE46PL

Kingsley Terrace

NE46SH

Malvern Street

NE46TB

Mill Lane

NE46XQ

Durham Street

NE47LA

Brunel Terrace

NE49JN

Adelaide Terrace

NE49JP

Adelaide Terrace

NE46HF

Surrey Place

NE46TW

Sceptre Place

NE47AT

Wolsingham Street

NE48HZ

Iveagh Close

NE47BG

Penn Street

NE48BD

Adelaide Terrace

NE49JB

Condercum Road

NE49JE

Condercum Road

NE46US

Elswick

NE47QY

Westmorland Road

NE48BY

Nichol Court

NE48UN

Colston Street

NE46NG

Quarry Bank Court

NE46RA

Beech Grove Road

NE46TP

Malvern Street

NE47XF

Buddle Road

NE48BF

Nichol Street

NE48QN

Joan Street

NE48TP

Hampstead Road

NE46UR

Bentinck Villas

NE47AB

Plummer Street

NE47AD

Railway Street

NE47QB

Whitworth Road

NE48HB

Troves Close

NE48HH

Inchberry Close

NE48PR

Armstrong Road

NE48ST

Westgate Road

NE46XN

Bentinck Place

NE47AW

Scotswood Road

NE48AT

Fairholm Road

NE48UF

Glebe Street

NE49PQ

St James' Boulevard

NE46HE

Surrey Place

NE46QX

Hornbeam Place

NE46XL

Mcewan Gardens

NE48TX

Farndale Road

NE46TD

Bentinck Street

NE46TH

Bentinck Crescent

NE48BA

Elswick

NE46HG

Kirkdale Green

NE46RZ

Belgrave Parade

NE46TS

Britannia Court

NE48DH

Croftsway

NE48DR

Eastgate Gardens

NE46PA

St James' Boulevard

NE46ST

Ashtree Close

NE48AJ

Ladykirk Road

NE48JD

Buddle Road

NE46AF

St Michaels Close

NE46PU

Hull Street

NE46RY

Belgrave Parade

NE46UT

Bentinck Road

NE47LN

Asama Court

NE48DL

Elswick Road

NE48UJ

Canning Street

NE48SN

Tiverton Avenue

NE46TE

Portland Street

NE46XP

Durham Street

NE47AP

Violet Close

NE47QW

West View

NE48AA

Hoyle Avenue

NE48AR

Normount Avenue

NE48HF

Orton Close

NE48QB

Armstrong Road

NE48RY

Grainger Park Road

NE46UU

Bentinck Road

NE47HX

Albany Court

NE48BH

Gill Street

NE48DB

Cochrane Street

NE48JF

Pipe Track Lane

NE48RT

Cliftonville Avenue

NE46PS

Hartington Street

NE46RL

Ashfield Close

NE47BJ

Violet Close

NE47NQ

Beaumont Street

NE48AU

Barnesbury Road

NE48AW

Buddle Road

NE48DF

Centenary Court

NE48DP

Grainger Park Road

NE48HD

Mulben Close

NE46TG

Sceptre Place

NE47TX

Caroline Street

NE47BE

Clumber Street

NE48BZ

Nichol Court

NE48PQ

Hugh Gardens

NE47NN

Gardener Street

NE47ST

Clumber Street

NE48DN

Elswick Road

NE48QA

Ethel Street

NE48SB

Clovelly Avenue

NE46TT

Britannia Place

NE48BX

Nichol Court

NE48DX

Coventry Gardens

Data Sources

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