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Heaton Park & Portland Road

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About

Heaton Park & Portland Road is a residential area in Newcastle upon Tyne, known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. The area is centered around Heaton Park, a green space with walking paths, tennis courts, and a playground. Portland Road serves as a local hub with independent shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to the surrounding community.

The area has good transport links, with Heaton Metro station providing easy access to Newcastle city center and the coast. Heaton Park & Portland Road attracts students and young professionals due to its proximity to universities and affordable housing. The park hosts occasional community events, adding to the area's local character.

Area overview

On average Heaton Park & Portland Road has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £32,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Heaton Park & Portland Road: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heaton Park & Portland Road Population
8,666
Population density
8,184.7 per km²

Demographics

British
6,746
77.84%
Other White
500
5.77%
Indian
167
1.93%
Chinese
152
1.75%
African
151
1.74%
Total population: 8,667

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,170
42.59%
Social rents from council
587
21.37%
Owns with a mortgage
394
14.34%
Owns outright
346
12.6%
Other social rented
156
5.68%
Total households: 2,747

Property prices in Heaton Park & Portland Road

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Heaton Park & Portland Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £520,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats23£176,075
Semi-Detached3£350,000
Terraced25£292,000

10 years price trend in Heaton Park & Portland Road

All postcodes in Heaton Park & Portland Road

NE65BD

Dinsdale Road

NE65NT

Falmouth Road

NE21QU

Heaton Park & Portland Road

NE21DE

Harrison Place

NE21DT

Portland Road

NE21DW

Portland Road

NE21QX

Dinsdale Place

NE65JS

Jesmond Vale Lane

NE65NN

Heaton Grove

NE21SQ

Osborne Terrace

NE21XH

Byron Street

NE65AJ

Heaton Park & Portland Road

NE65AQ

Newington Road

NE65JD

Tintern Crescent
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.