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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. 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

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

167

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Elswick Population

16,126

Population density

5,406.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 in Elswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £329,995.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	13	£55,000	£40,400	£47,000	£66,000	£88,400
Detached	1	£329,995	£329,995	£329,995	£329,995	£329,995
Semi-Detached	20	£199,950	£106,625	£158,250	£234,000	£236,095
Terraced	13	£170,000	£108,600	£136,000	£175,000	£230,000

10 years median price trend in Elswick

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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