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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£138,000
Price per sq ft£144
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£88K – £200K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £144 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
Semi-Detached13£160,000£183
Terraced18£159,750£142
Flats10£58,500£95

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£175,000
2026£93,500£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£145
2026£111£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