Monument ward is located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, covering a central area that includes key landmarks such as Grey’s Monument and the bustling shopping district around Northumberland Street. The ward is a mix of commercial and residential spaces, with a high concentration of shops, offices, and entertainment venues. Public transport links, including the Metro and bus routes, make it easily accessible.
The area is known for its historic architecture, with buildings like the Theatre Royal and Eldon Square adding to its character. Green spaces like Old Eldon Square provide a contrast to the urban surroundings. Monument ward is a hub for both daytime activity and nightlife, with bars, restaurants, and cultural venues attracting visitors and locals alike.
On average Monument has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 453 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Monument is £31,173 per year. There are 7 schools in Monument: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Monument area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 79 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £335,000 |
10 years price trend in Monument
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Cloth Market
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St Nicholas' Street
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Cookson's Lane
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Clavering Place
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Quayside
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Peel Lane
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Bath Lane
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Churchill Street
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Strawberry Place
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Stowell Street
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Blackett Street
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Grainger Street
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Clayton Street
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Grainger Street
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Grainger Street
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Grainger Street
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Northumberland Street
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Barras Bridge
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Ridley Place
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Devonshire Terrace
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Jesmond Road West
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St James' Boulevard
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Blackthorn Place
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Newcastle City Centre
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Forth Street
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Barras Bridge
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Barras Bridge
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Newcastle City Centre
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Strawberry Lane
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Dean Street
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City Road
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Barras Bridge
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Heath Court
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Close
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Close
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Newgate Street
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Dispensary Lane
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Neville Street
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Newgate Street
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Pilgrim Street
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Barras Bridge
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Barras Bridge
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Northumberland Road
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Richardson Road
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Greenfield Place
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Summerhill Terrace
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Victoria Street
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Mather Road
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Forth Street
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Forth Street
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Barras Bridge
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Barras Bridge
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Ellison Place
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St Nicholas' Street
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City Road
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Forth Banks
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Side
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Akenside Hill
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Leazes Lane
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Leazes Park Road
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Charlotte Square
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Dispensary Lane
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Clayton Street West
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Low Friar Street
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Market Street
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Worswick Street
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Northumberland Street
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Blackett Street
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Northumberland Road
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Sandyford Road
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Corporation Street
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Arthur's Hill
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Barras Bridge
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Barras Bridge
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Newcastle City Centre
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Broad Chare
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Forster Street
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Argyle Street
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Broad Chare
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Bridge Street
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Waterloo Street
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Churchill Street
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Blandford Square
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Queen Victoria Road
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Strawberry Place
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Newcastle City Centre
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Nun Street
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Grey Street
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Newcastle City Centre
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Trafalgar Street
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Pilgrim Street
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Carliol Square
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Newcastle City Centre
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Lisle Street
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Ridley Place
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Claremont Place
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Barras Bridge
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Rye Hill
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Forth Street
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Barras Bridge
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.