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Newcastle City Centre

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About

Newcastle City Centre is the commercial and cultural hub of Newcastle upon Tyne, located along the northern bank of the River Tyne. The area is known for its mix of historic architecture and modern developments, with landmarks like Grey Street, the Castle Keep, and St Nicholas Cathedral. Shopping destinations such as Eldon Square and Grainger Market cater to retail needs, while the Quayside offers waterfront dining and nightlife.

The city centre is well-connected by public transport, including the Metro system, making it accessible for commuters and visitors. Key institutions like Newcastle University and the City Library add an academic and cultural dimension. The area hosts events throughout the year, from food festivals to Christmas markets, drawing crowds to its streets. With a blend of business, leisure, and heritage, Newcastle City Centre serves as the focal point of urban life in the region.

Area overview

On average Newcastle City Centre has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 862 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newcastle City Centre is £31,100 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).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
862
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £150,750 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£146,250
Terraced4£296,000

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

NE11RQ

Castle Garth

NE15AX

Grainger Street

NE13AB

Hanover Street

NE14EQ

Westmorland Lane

NE14JE

Churchill Street

NE14SN

Newcastle City Centre

NE15QG

Grainger Street

NE15XD

Monk Street

NE16QQ

Market Lane

NE17AS

Northumberland Street

NE17PF

Barras Bridge

NE17XJ

Barras Bridge

NE24BX

Richardson Road

NE46BL

Barrack Road

NE991UN

Forth Street

NE11AD

Forth Street

NE14EU

Forth Place

NE14NE

Terrace Place

NE14RB

Strawberry Place

NE17RS

Barras Bridge

NE17UG

Blackett Street

NE18ST

Camden Street

NE24BE

Richardson Road

NE991BL

Forth Street

NE995FE

Forth Street

NE15DP

Neville Street

NE18PS

Barras Bridge

NE11EW

High Bridge

NE13AF

Lombard Street

NE13NG

Clavering Place

NE13PN

Forth Banks

NE14BA

Newcastle City Centre

NE14EX

Clayton Street West

NE15AF

Grainger Street

NE24AT

Cross Morpeth Street

NE24BJ

Richardson Road

NE24BP

Dairy Lane

NE33LZ

Higham Place

NE991NH

Barras Bridge

NE11EH

Cloth Market

NE14BW

Churchill Street

NE14LP

Claremont Place

NE15AW

Nelson Street

NE16EG

Grey Street

NE16JQ

Hood Street

NE16NR

Newcastle City Centre

NE17PR

Northumberland Street

NE18BD

North Street East

NE18JG

College Lane

NE18SF

Northumberland Road

NE23WA

Forth Street

NE991DR

Forth Street

NE991QN

Barras Bridge

NE995ED

Forth Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.