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Throckley & Newburn

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 high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% 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 7 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

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Throckley & Newburn Population

10,746

Population density

1,123.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.97(-17%)

Anti-social behaviour

26.89(+18%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.07(-7%)

Public order

8.38(-5%)

Other theft

4.37(-33%)

North East average

Demographics

British

10,118

94.14%

Other White

127

1.18%

African

0.63%

Indian

0.56%

Pakistani

0.43%

Total population: 10,748

Economics

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

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

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Throckley & Newburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Throckley & Newburn over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	46	£328,873	£240,374	£300,999	£351,258	£378,374
Flats	8	£97,500	£54,625	£70,500	£116,625	£155,750
Semi-Detached	48	£181,500	£113,325	£140,750	£213,745	£251,250
Terraced	36	£167,500	£102,250	£129,713	£205,000	£256,250

10 years median price trend in Throckley & Newburn

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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