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Newcastle City Centre

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About

Newcastle City Centre sits on the north bank of the River Tyne and centers on a grid of 19th-century streets known as Grainger Town. Key routes include Northumberland Street, a pedestrian shopping spine, and Grey Street, a curved terrace lined by classical buildings that rises to Grey's Monument and the Theatre Royal. Eldon Square and the adjacent shopping precinct occupy the central blocks, while Grainger Market, opened in 1835, still houses covered stalls and independent traders. Newcastle Central Station, with its iron-and-glass trainshed, marks the northern edge of the centre and links the area to the wider region.

The medieval core survives in the Castle Keep and Black Gate beside St Nicholas’ Cathedral, whose lantern tower stands over the old town. Civic and cultural venues are concentrated here: the Laing Art Gallery and the Discovery Museum sit within short walking distances of the main streets. The riverside lies a short walk south from the commercial centre, and the Tyne’s crossings and quays shape the southern boundary. Streets change quickly from retail and offices to pockets of bars, restaurants and market spaces that host regular events.

Area overview

On average Newcastle City Centre has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 650 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year. There are 4 schools in Newcastle City Centre: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Newcastle City Centre is home to around 10,251 people, with a population density of about 2,438.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
650
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newcastle City Centre Population
10,251
Population density
2,438 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
310.41(+658%)
Anti-social behaviour
199.3(+772%)
Shoplifting
105.45(+768%)
Public order
80.09(+812%)
Other theft
75.02(+1052%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,405
52.74%
Chinese
1,300
12.68%
Other White
1,000
9.76%
Indian
443
4.32%
Arab
438
4.27%
Total population: 10,249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,156
41.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
4,037
40.59%
No qualifications
696
7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
430
4.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
230
2.31%
Total 16+ residents: 9,946

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,759
53.73%
Other social rented
752
22.97%
Owns outright
250
7.64%
Owns with a mortgage
210
6.41%
Social rents from council
203
6.2%
Total households: 3,274

Property prices in Newcastle City Centre

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 in Newcastle City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newcastle City Centre 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 Newcastle City Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats38£150,750
Terraced3£390,000

10 years median price trend in Newcastle City Centre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newcastle City Centre.

All postcodes in Newcastle City Centre

NE11UQ

Groat Market

NE14LQ

St Thomas Terrace

NE14RH

Strawberry Place

NE15XU

Westgate Road

NE16LH

Hood Street

NE17AE

Northumberland Street

NE17AJ

Blackett Street

NE24BU

Richardson Road

NE24PQ

Carlton Terrace

NE47JD

Scotswood Road

NE991PU

Barras Bridge

NE11RJ

St Nicholas' Street

NE11YF

Mosley Street

NE14DJ

Waterloo Street

NE14ST

Barrack Road

NE15HH

Clayton Street West

NE15HX

Forth Lane

NE15XN

Fenkle Street

NE17RU

Claremont Road

NE18AX

Lisle Street

NE24PT

Barras Bridge

NE45DA

Derby Street

NE991SB

Forth Street

NE995ZZ

Monument

NE15DG

Neville Street

NE15JQ

Grainger Street

NE15RE

Clayton Street

NE16AG

Grey Street

NE16JE

Market Street

NE17XG

Blackett Street

NE45DB

Derby Court

NE991PG

Barras Bridge

NE11PG

Dean Street

NE17AG

Northumberland Street

NE24DT

Framlington Place

NE991BF

Forth Street

NE11DG

Mosley Street

NE11JW

Collingwood Street

NE13AG

Hanover Street

NE14DP

Waterloo Square

NE14LS

Terrace Place

NE15BZ

Clayton Street West

NE15UE

Low Friar Street

NE17AT

Northumberland Street

NE17PW

Vine Lane

NE18JW

Ridley Place

NE991PY

Monument

NE991QX

Barras Bridge

NE14PW

Barras Bridge

NE16AE

Grey Street

NE16NS

Monument

NE17JB

Barras Bridge

NE24PG

Hunter's Road

NE994ZY

Forth Street

NE13RE

Close

NE14AD

St James Gate

NE14NH

St James Street

NE14QT

Leazes Lane

NE15JG

Grainger Street

NE18PD

Monument

NE24BR

Hunter's Road

NE45BP

Holywell Close

NE991JA

Forth Street

NE991QS

Barras Bridge

NE11SA

Westgate Road

NE11UF

Pudding Chare

NE13NY

Forth Street

NE13PE

South Street

NE13PL

Forth Street

NE13PZ

Blandford Street

NE14BZ

Monument

NE14HP

Blandford Square

NE15SF

St Andrews Street

NE18DF

North Street

NE18EZ

Princess Square

NE18JF

Northumberland Road

NE24AB

Framlington Place

NE24BW

Monument

NE24NG

Hunter's Moor Close

NE991SX

Forth Street

NE991YH

Forth Street

NE13PH

Forth Banks

NE15EE

Clayton Street West

NE17DQ

Northumberland Street

NE17RB

Monument

NE17RD

Barras Bridge

NE17RN

Percy Street

NE24AS

Morpeth Street

NE24PF

Sloane Court

NE15BQ

Grey Street

NE15PF

Clayton Street

NE17AF

Northumberland Street

NE18AN

New Bridge Street West

NE18HW

Sandyford Road

NE24AE

Claremont Terrace

NE995FF

Forth Street

NE11SQ

Westgate Road

NE11YE

Mosley Street

NE17EL

Northumberland Street

NE18DX

College Street

Data Sources

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