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West Monkseaton

About

West Monkseaton is a residential suburb situated between the coast and the main arterial road into Newcastle. The area is characterised by interwar and post-war semi-detached housing, with later infill developments. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of shops on Cauldwell Lane.

The area is notable for its direct access to the extensive network of former railway lines repurposed as walking and cycling paths. West Monkseaton Metro station provides a direct and frequent light rail connection to both the Tyne and Wear urban centres and the coastline.

Area overview

On average West Monkseaton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Monkseaton is £59,268 per year. There are 2 schools in West Monkseaton: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Monkseaton is home to around 5,773 people, with a population density of about 5,022.6 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Monkseaton Population

5,773

Population density

5,022.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.4(-53%)

Shoplifting

5.02(-59%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.81(-83%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.29(-72%)

Vehicle crime

2.6(-42%)

North East average

Demographics

British

5,509

95.46%

Other White

1.14%

Chinese

0.62%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.54%

Irish

0.49%

Total population: 5,771

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,077

42.86%

Level 3 (A level)

769

15.87%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

660

13.62%

No qualifications

565

11.66%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

354

7.3%

Total 16+ residents: 4,846

Housing

Owns outright

1,260

48.37%

Owns with a mortgage

911

34.97%

Private landlord or letting agency

224

8.6%

Other social rented

113

4.34%

Social rents from council

1.69%

Total households: 2,605

Property prices in West Monkseaton

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in West Monkseaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £525,000.

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 West Monkseaton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£416,500	£199,200	£341,000	£470,000	£498,000
Flats	14	£140,000	£113,200	£133,125	£163,213	£177,450
Semi-Detached	41	£323,500	£235,000	£290,000	£371,000	£510,000
Terraced	27	£310,000	£145,100	£252,500	£369,280	£390,800

10 years median price trend in West Monkseaton

All postcodes in West Monkseaton

NE258EF

Highbury

NE259SW

Greenway

NE259AG

Uplands

NE259SJ

Green Square

NE258DR

Front Street

NE258ES

Woodleigh Road

NE259LN

Chathill Close

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