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Overview

Postcode NE1 1RN is located in a major urban area, within the Monument ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Newcastle City Centre area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,285 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.0× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bank House Plaza.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1285
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Newcastle City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,285 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.9%

Approximately 14.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 144 ft away from NE1 1RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle City Centre near NE1 1RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE1 1RN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle
0.4 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE1 1RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBank House PlazaSmallWalking directions to Bank House Plaza

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
1,646.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
619.44(+1502%)
Anti-social behaviour
417.35(+1810%)
Other theft
155.41(+2494%)
Public order
141.13(+1623%)
Shoplifting
101.04(+764%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
56.89%
Chinese
46
11.73%
Other White
39
9.95%
Irish
18
4.59%
Arab
14
3.57%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
213
54.76%
Level 3 (A level)
136
34.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.11%
No qualifications
9
2.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
1.8%
Total 16+ residents: 389

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
63.51%
Other social rented
22
14.86%
Owns outright
14
9.46%
Owns with a mortgage
14
9.46%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Monument

Median price£147,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £176K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Monument area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monument over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£875,000£286
Semi-Detached1£305,000£251
Flats64£142,500£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monument

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monument.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£120,625£217,500
2017£154,950£236,000
2018£137,500£262,500
2019£145,000£490,000
2020£170,000£270,000
2021£168,750£413,000
2022£137,500£210,500
2023£135,000£275,000
2024£142,500£315,000
2025£140,000£390,000
2026£150,000£875,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monument.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monument.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£199£133
2017£214£161
2018£208£164
2019£201£209
2020£222£206
2021£203£237
2022£219£212
2023£227£199
2024£216£204
2025£217£203
2026£200£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monument.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Monument in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 1RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 1RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026Loft 31, The Turnbull, Queens Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1NAOtherLeasehold£190,000
18 Dec 2025Loft 52, The Turnbull, Queens Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1NAFlatsLeasehold£235,000
26 Feb 2026Apartment 22, Merchants Quay, 46 - 54, Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3RFFlatsLeasehold£165,000
15 Aug 2025Apartment 23, Merchants Quay, 46 - 54, Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3RFFlatsLeasehold£162,500
06 Aug 2025Apartment 32, Merchants Quay, 46 - 54, Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3RFFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the NE1 1RN postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE1 1RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryNorth East Futures UTCUniversity technical college

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryCallerton AcademyFree schools

Good

0.6 mi16 plusGateshead CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 1RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE1 1RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miArch Convenience StoreForth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3NYWalking directions to Arch Convenience Store
0.1 miTyne News26 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JAWalking directions to Tyne News
0.2 miQueen Off LicenceQueen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UGWalking directions to Queen Off Licence
0.2 miFinlay's Newsagents45 - 47 Groat Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UGWalking directions to Finlay's Newsagents
0.2 miMetro Express14 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5EWWalking directions to Metro Express

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE1 1RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nabeela Ali

Monument - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardMonumentE05011453
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle City CentreE02007099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 036CE01033543
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NE1 1RN

Is NE1 1RN (Newcastle City Centre) safe?

The area around NE1 1RN records about 1285 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE1 1RN?

The median sale price around NE1 1RN in Newcastle City Centre is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE1 1RN?

There are 18 schools close to NE1 1RN, including North East Futures UTC (Requires improvement), Callerton Academy (Good) and Gateshead College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE1 1RN?

The closest station to NE1 1RN is Newcastle, about 393 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE1 1RN?

NE1 1RN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE1 1RN (Newcastle City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE1 1RN is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).