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Throckley & Newburn

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About

Throckley and Newburn are situated in the western outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordering Northumberland. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shopping parades, and green spaces like Throckley Dene. Historically a centre for coal mining and industry, it retains a strong sense of its past while functioning as a modern suburb. The landscape is marked by the River Tyne and the former route of the Wylam Waggonway, an early railway.

A key local feature is Newburn Haugh, a large riverside meadow popular for walking and recreation. The area includes Newburn Leisure Centre and the remains of Newburn Hall. It is home to the site of the Battle of Newburn Ford, a significant 17th-century conflict. The industrial heritage is visible in structures like the old mill, and the community is served by several primary schools and regular bus links into Newcastle city centre.

Area overview

On average Throckley & Newburn has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Throckley & Newburn is £40,498 per year. There are 5 schools in Throckley & Newburn: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Throckley & Newburn is home to around 10,746 people, with a population density of about 1,123.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Throckley & Newburn Population
10,746
Population density
1,123.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.41(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.22(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.28(-27%)
Public order
6.89(-16%)
Other theft
3.72(-38%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,118
94.14%
Other White
127
1.18%
African
68
0.63%
Indian
60
0.56%
Pakistani
46
0.43%
Total population: 10,748

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,314
26.12%
No qualifications
1,891
21.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,588
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,200
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
971
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 8,860

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,522
30.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,376
27.82%
Social rents from council
1,110
22.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
529
10.7%
Other social rented
292
5.9%
Total households: 4,946

Property prices in Throckley & Newburn

Median price£182,250
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £300K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £182,250 (about £197 per square foot) in Throckley & Newburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Throckley & Newburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£327,323£273
Semi-Detached42£181,500£183
Terraced50£131,000£158
Flats10£97,500£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Throckley & Newburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Throckley & Newburn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,475£96,000£144,498£119,995
2017£235,000£89,750£141,995£112,500
2018£277,950£59,000£152,500£115,000
2019£289,950£82,500£131,000£140,000
2020£292,950£89,250£175,725£123,500
2021£288,973£87,000£175,000£146,000
2022£305,473£84,000£186,100£159,950
2023£343,498£149,995£182,000£140,000
2024£332,496£95,500£156,500£129,975
2025£325,000£100,000£188,750£150,000
2026£350,000£85,000£164,000£120,878
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Throckley & Newburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Throckley & Newburn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£121£167£152
2017£191£162£164£130
2018£211£105£172£142
2019£215£130£147£143
2020£216£120£187£147
2021£231£117£199£148
2022£259£124£226£185
2023£269£177£211£169
2024£267£147£166£170
2025£272£154£177£164
2026£278£101£203£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Throckley & Newburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Throckley & Newburn 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.

Frequently asked questions about Throckley & Newburn

Is Throckley & Newburn safe?

Throckley & Newburn records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Throckley & Newburn?

The median sale price in Throckley & Newburn is £182,250 (about £197 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Throckley & Newburn?

Throckley & Newburn has 4 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Throckley & Newburn?

Throckley & Newburn scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Throckley & Newburn sits around rank 12,743 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 Throckley & Newburn?

The average household income in Throckley & Newburn is around £40,498 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Throckley & Newburn

NE158JS

Hawthorn Street

NE158QA

Fosse Law

NE158XL

Wooler Green

NE159LR

Broomy Hill Road

NE159DD

Alder Way

NE158LE

High Street

NE159ER

Lime Street

NE159DN

Osprey Avenue

NE158HR

Millfield Close

NE159BH

Woodside Avenue

NE159XF

Queensbury Drive

NE158XG

Burnham Avenue

NE159AP

Briar Lane

NE158PR

Newburn Road

NE158HF

Mill Vale

NE159HX

Hexham Road

NE158QW

Horncliffe Walk

NE158QD

Blayney Row

NE51JX

Hillhead Parkway

NE159AL

Vallum Road

NE159FT

Callerton & Throckley

NE159JG

Westvale

NE159BW

Rudchester Close

NE51JL

Dover Close

NE159HW

Westway Industrial Park

NE159FB

Dove Close

NE158QG

Burnham Avenue

NE159GX

Chapel

NE159DS

Drove Road

NE159GS

Chapel

NE159NP

Field Terrace

NE159BX

Housesteads Mews

NE159RT

Shelley Road

NE159GA

Privet Close

NE159DQ

Ainderby Road

NE159LB

Reeth Way

NE159FY

Gardenia Mews

NE159FU

Larch Avenue

NE159SL

West Spencer Terrace

NE159AJ

Maria Close

NE159AS

Richard Browell Road

NE158PP

Percy Terrace

NE159AY

Mayfield Gardens

NE159EX

Oak Street

NE158PY

Townfield Gardens

NE158QP

The Leazes

NE158PQ

Newburn Road

NE159DX

Hexham Road

NE159LN

Woodlands Court

NE159SP

Coquet Buildings

NE159FA

Wren Street

NE159HL

Westway

NE158LN

High Street

NE158XP

Berwick Close

NE159XJ

The Glade

NE158HZ

Walbottle Hall Gardens

NE159DG

Oak Gardens

NE159HR

Alston Gardens

NE159FL

Glade Drive

NE159PR

Hallow Drive

NE51QL

Fell House Farm Road

NE159AH

Newburn Road

NE51PU

Coronation Road

NE159FX

Mallow Close

NE51HT

Casterton Grove

NE158LT

Church Bank

NE159GD

Wayfaring Avenue

NE159LP

Broomy Hill Road

NE159BL

Callerton Road

NE159LD

Coquet Grove

NE159DU

Hexham Road

NE159HT

Callerton & Throckley

NE158HY

Walbottle Road

NE159LL

The Briary

NE159EY

Northway

NE159XN

Milsted Court

NE159AW

Westway

NE159BB

Mayfield Avenue

NE159BU

Hadrian Place

NE159BY

Drumburgh Grove

NE158JJ

Bankhead Road

NE159AT

Hewley Crescent

NE159BG

Callerton & Throckley

NE159QN

Winshields Way

NE159HN

Westway

NE159FN

Aspen Avenue

NE159PW

Hallow Drive

NE159EH

Radcliffe Cottages

NE159DZ

Hexham Road

NE158HW

Hexham Road

NE159JW

Coach Road

NE159JY

The Mount

NE158LP

Callerton & Throckley

NE159JL

Wellfield Close

NE158NA

Westmacott Street

NE51JT

Dumas Walk

NE159DA

Beech Crescent

NE51HU

Dunstable Place

NE158QN

Ellington Close

NE51PT

Northumberland Gardens