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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 73 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
4/10
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
26.15(-36%)
Shoplifting
20.01(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.88(-17%)
Public order
8.21(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.74(-35%)
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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £211,600 in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £635,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£389,998
Flats56£170,750
Semi-Detached25£287,500
Terraced50£310,000

10 years median price trend in Heaton

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.