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Elswick

England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / Elswick

About

Elswick is a residential ward in the west end of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordered by the River Tyne to the south and Scotswood Road to the north. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, modern apartments, and social housing. Elswick Park and the nearby Exhibition Park provide green spaces for recreation. The ward has strong transport links, with several bus routes connecting it to Newcastle city centre and surrounding areas.

The area has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and community centres. Elswick is home to a diverse population, with a significant number of families and students. The West Road serves as a main thoroughfare, offering supermarkets, takeaways, and independent businesses. While the ward faces some socioeconomic challenges, it has a strong sense of community, with active local groups and cultural events.

Area overview

On average Elswick has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elswick is £30,658 per year. There are 7 schools in Elswick: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
177
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Elswick

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Elswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £275,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£60,000
Semi-Detached6£122,500
Terraced21£131,000

10 years price trend in Elswick

All postcodes in Elswick

NE46SH

Malvern Street

NE46TB

Mill Lane

NE46TW

Sceptre Place

NE46XQ

Durham Street

NE47AT

Wolsingham Street

NE47LA

Brunel Terrace

NE48HZ

Iveagh Close

NE49JN

Elswick North

NE49JP

Benwell

NE48BD

Ethel Street

NE46US

Elswick North

NE47BG

Penn Street

NE47QY

Westmorland Road

NE48BY

Nichol Court

NE48UN

Colston Street

NE49JB

Elswick North

NE49JE

Conhope Lane

NE47QB

Elswick South

NE46NG

Quarry Bank Court

NE46RA

Beech Grove Road

NE46TP

Malvern Street

NE46UR

Elswick North

NE47AB

Ord Street

NE47AD

Arena Way

NE47XF

Buddle Road

NE48BF

Nichol Street

NE48HB

Mulben Close

NE48HH

Inchberry Close

NE48ST

St James' Boulevard

NE48PR

Armstrong Road

NE48QN

Joan Street

NE48TP

Hampstead Road

NE46TD

Bentinck Street

NE46TH

Mill Lane

NE46XN

Elswick North

NE47AW

Brunel Street

NE48AT

Fairholm Road

NE48BA

Elswick North

NE48UF

Glebe Street

NE49PQ

St James' Boulevard

NE46HE

Surrey Place

NE46HG

Kirkdale Green

NE46QX

Hornbeam Place

NE46RZ

Belgrave Parade

NE46TS

Britannia Court

NE46XL

Mcewan Gardens

NE48DH

Croftsway

NE48DR

Eastgate Gardens

NE48TX

Farndale Road

NE46AF

Bentinck Road

NE46PA

St James' Boulevard

NE46PU

Hull Street

NE46RY

Belgrave Parade

NE46ST

Ashtree Close

NE46UT

Bentinck Road

NE47LN

Asama Court

NE48AJ

Ladykirk Road

NE48DL

Dipton Avenue

NE48JD

Buddle Road

NE48UJ

Canning Street

NE48RY

Grainger Park Road

NE46TE

Hull Street

NE46XP

Bentinck Street

NE47AP

Violet Close

NE47QW

West View

NE48AA

Hoyle Avenue

NE48AR

Benwell Grove

NE48BJ

Gill Street

NE48HF

Birnie Close

NE48QB

Armstrong Road

NE48SN

Tiverton Avenue

NE46TG

Sceptre Place

NE46UU

Bentinck Road

NE47HX

Albany Court

NE47TX

Caroline Street

NE48BH

Gill Street

NE48DB

Cochrane Street

NE48JF

Pipe Track Lane

NE48RT

Cliftonville Avenue

NE48AU

Barnesbury Road

NE46PS

Hartington Street

NE46RL

Ashfield Close

NE47BE

Clumber Street

NE47BJ

Violet Close

NE47NQ

Beaumont Street

NE48AW

Buddle Road

NE48BZ

Nichol Court

NE48DF

Centenary Court

NE48DP

Grainger Park Road

NE48HD

Buddle Road

NE48PQ

Armstrong Road

NE48TU

Canning Street

NE48SB

Clovelly Avenue

NE46TT

Britannia Place

NE47NN

Gardener Street

NE47ST

Clumber Street

NE48BX

Nichol Court

NE48DN

Elswick North

NE48DX

Clifton Road

NE48QA

Armstrong Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.