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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 10% 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

Median price£199,995
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £305K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £199,995 (about £250 per square foot) in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£385,998£219
Terraced42£317,500£268
Semi-Detached30£287,500£291
Flats79£170,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£114,000£171,000£181,000
2017£113,000£200,000£189,000
2018£120,000£220,000£208,000
2019£120,500£190,500£220,000
2020£125,000£207,500£220,000
2021£130,000£225,000£240,000
2022£144,000£236,500£250,000
2023£150,000£227,500£284,285
2024£155,025£300,000£285,563
2025£170,000£294,995£306,000
2026£162,000£276,000£333,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£164£152
2017£157£188£162
2018£160£212£180
2019£167£215£174
2020£170£229£178
2021£178£241£200
2022£197£249£210
2023£202£256£231
2024£213£280£241
2025£232£296£259
2026£233£291£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heaton 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 Heaton ward.

Local councillors

Clare Penny-Evans

Heaton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party