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Newcastle upon Tyne

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About

Newcastle upon Tyne grew around the 12th-century castle that gives the city its name; the keep stands above the old Roman fort of Pons Aelius. The central area contains the neoclassical layout of Grainger Town and the curve of Grey Street, with the Theatre Royal and civic buildings nearby. Railway infrastructure is prominent: Central Station sits close to the city centre and the High Level Bridge carries both road and rail on two levels across the Tyne. Newcastle University and Northumbria University are based in the city, shaping the daytime population and research facilities within the district.

The River Tyne defines much of the district’s northern boundary and the Quayside follows its north bank, lined with pubs, markets and working docks. Several bridges cross the river; the Tyne Bridge marks the transport corridor and the Swing Bridge at the heart of the Quayside still opens to let tall vessels pass. The Tyne and Wear Metro provides rapid local links and the city centre remains a focal point for shopping, cultural venues and professional services within Newcastle upon Tyne.

Area overview

On average Newcastle upon Tyne has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 26.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newcastle upon Tyne is £46,662 per year. There are 86 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne: 73 primary (9 Outstanding and 45 Good) and 13 secondary (2 Outstanding and 6 Good). Newcastle upon Tyne is home to around 300,125 people, with a population density of about 2,646.1 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newcastle upon Tyne Population
300,125
Population density
2,646.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.86(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.8(+14%)
Shoplifting
12.83(+10%)
Public order
10.09(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.66(-15%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223,567
74.49%
Other White
13,177
4.39%
Pakistani
8,753
2.92%
African
8,555
2.85%
Indian
7,304
2.43%
Total population: 300,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86,063
34.64%
Level 3 (A level)
52,768
21.24%
No qualifications
46,232
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25,891
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19,729
7.94%
Total 16+ residents: 248,450

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
30,707
25.01%
Owns with a mortgage
29,769
24.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
25,300
20.6%
Social rents from council
24,431
19.9%
Other social rented
9,045
7.37%
Total households: 122,797

Property prices in Newcastle upon Tyne

Median price£203,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)2,878
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £300K

Based on 2,878 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Newcastle upon Tyne area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £3,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newcastle upon Tyne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached374£352,995£280
Semi-Detached924£219,973£232
Terraced952£185,000£214
Flats628£151,500£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newcastle upon Tyne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newcastle upon Tyne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,950£125,000£159,000£155,000
2017£265,000£123,000£157,995£146,000
2018£271,950£123,000£163,000£154,000
2019£280,000£120,000£164,995£148,500
2020£299,973£122,000£173,845£160,000
2021£319,995£135,000£182,950£169,950
2022£337,995£135,000£199,995£174,998
2023£339,495£135,000£200,000£180,000
2024£332,996£140,000£204,995£177,000
2025£349,995£154,150£215,000£187,500
2026£370,000£150,000£225,000£181,600
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newcastle upon Tyne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£182£173£157
2017£215£175£172£160
2018£229£174£178£167
2019£224£184£185£169
2020£227£188£191£170
2021£238£188£200£183
2022£255£199£215£196
2023£267£198£216£205
2024£268£205£223£200
2025£278£217£227£211
2026£284£211£239£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newcastle upon Tyne 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

Members of Parliament for the constituencies covering Newcastle upon Tyne.

Member of parliament

Emma Foody

Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Catherine McKinnell

Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Newcastle upon Tyne

Is Newcastle upon Tyne safe?

Newcastle upon Tyne records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Among the 26 wards of Newcastle upon Tyne, Chapel has the lowest crime rate, with about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Newcastle upon Tyne average is 91 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The median sale price in Newcastle upon Tyne is £203,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 2,878 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle upon Tyne has 73 primary schools (9 rated Outstanding, 45 Good) and 13 secondary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 6 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle upon Tyne scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newcastle upon Tyne sits around rank 13,678 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average household income in Newcastle upon Tyne is around £46,662 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the MPs for Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle upon Tyne spans 5 parliamentary constituencies, represented by Cramlington and Killingworth: Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), Hexham: Joe Morris (Labour Party), Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West: Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend: Mary Glindon (Labour Party) and Newcastle upon Tyne North: Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party).

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