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About

Heaton ward lies northeast of Newcastle's city centre, stretching from the Ouseburn Valley up towards the Coast Road. Its residential streets are characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, interspersed with local shopping parades, pubs, and cafes. The area is a mix of longer-term residents and a significant student population, drawn by its proximity to universities. Jesmond Dene, a steep-sided wooded valley with a burn, paths, and a petting zoo, forms a large green corridor along its western edge.

The ward is well-served by several bus routes along its main thoroughfares, Chillingham Road and Heaton Road. Heaton Park and its associated hall offer formal green space with sports facilities. The Ouseburn area at its southern tip contains creative workspaces, music venues, and microbreweries within former industrial buildings. Architectural variety includes everything from large villas near the park to more modest terraces, reflecting its historical development as a Victorian suburb.

Area overview

On average Heaton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heaton is £46,934 per year. There are 3 schools in Heaton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heaton is home to around 10,594 people, with a population density of about 6,267.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heaton Population
10,594
Population density
6,267.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.52(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.56(-20%)
Shoplifting
14.25(+22%)
Public order
6.99(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(-43%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,170
77.12%
Other White
588
5.55%
Indian
397
3.75%
Pakistani
247
2.33%
Irish
161
1.52%
Total population: 10,594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,455
57.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,825
19.09%
No qualifications
817
8.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
667
6.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
377
3.94%
Total 16+ residents: 9,561

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,944
40.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,148
23.93%
Owns outright
1,021
21.28%
Other social rented
294
6.13%
Social rents from council
238
4.96%
Total households: 4,798

Property prices in Heaton

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heaton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£399,995£2,844
Flats75£170,000£2,518
Semi-Detached30£295,000£3,167
Terraced48£310,000£2,843

10 years median price trend in Heaton

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

All postcodes in Heaton

NE77BH

Benton Bank

NE65LX

Tosson Terrace

NE65SH

Cartington Terrace

NE65HU

Roxburgh Place

NE65UU

Tudor Wynd

NE65XP

Meldon Terrace

NE65DS

Simonside Terrace

NE65AW

Cartington Terrace

NE65LA

Simonside Terrace

NE65YD

Seventh Avenue

NE65YJ

Third Avenue

NE65QY

Chillingham Road

NE65HR

Cheltenham Terrace

NE65BJ

Chillingham Road

NE65US

Kirkleatham Gardens

NE65RN

Ivymount Road

NE65DD

Rothbury Terrace

NE65UQ

St Albans Crescent

NE65SY

Sackville Road

NE65UB

Charminster Gardens

NE65DL

Ebor Street

NE65QZ

Clarendon Road

NE65EQ

Raven Way

NE65XR

King John Street

NE65LE

Coquet Terrace

NE65DN

Marleen Avenue

NE65TY

Addycombe Terrace

NE65HP

Heaton Road

NE65UN

Bosworth Gardens

NE65XU

Tenth Avenue

NE65DX

Warton Terrace

NE65HQ

Guildford Place

NE65TU

Ravenswood Road

NE65BG

Hartford Court

NE65DJ

Cleghorn Street

NE65BL

Warton Terrace

NE65EA

Tosson Terrace

NE65BY

Spencer Street

NE65QN

St Gabriels Avenue

NE65BU

Chillingham Road

NE65JT

Jesmond Vale Terrace

NE65UY

Benfield Road

NE65LH

Chillingham Road

NE65RL

Broxholm Road

NE65RE

King Edward Road

NE65UJ

Craythorne Gardens

NE65QE

Heaton Road

NE65RJ

Beatrice Road

NE65SN

Biddlestone Road

NE65SU

Rokeby Terrace

NE65BZ

Murray Close

NE65TS

Debdon Gardens

NE65HS

Cardigan Terrace

NE65QS

Alexandra Road

NE65SQ

Addycombe Terrace

NE65SS

Whitefield Terrace

NE65LJ

Chillingham Road

NE65DR

Simonside Terrace

NE65XQ

Meldon Terrace

NE65DU

Whitefield Terrace

NE65YE

First Avenue

NE65YH

Fourth Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.