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NE1 2SU

Falconar Street

Monument

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Overview

Postcode NE1 2SU 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 Heaton Park & Portland Road area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £48,814 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is City Stadium.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
57.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Heaton Park & Portland Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Heaton Park & Portland Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.6%

Approximately 57.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £48,814 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from NE1 2SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton Park & Portland Road near NE1 2SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for NE1 2SU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors
0.7 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE1 2SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCity StadiumLargeWalking directions to City Stadium
0.4 miSt Thomas' GreenSmallWalking directions to St Thomas' Green
0.1 miShieldfield GreenSmallWalking directions to Shieldfield Green

Area Profile

Population
1,310
Population density
13,508.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.08(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.11(-54%)
Shoplifting
5.21(-55%)
Public order
4.6(-44%)
Other theft
4.29(-28%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
989
75.67%
Other White
82
6.27%
Chinese
47
3.6%
African
41
3.14%
Other Asian
37
2.83%
Total population: 1,307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
970
77.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
139
11.04%
No qualifications
57
4.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
4.13%
Other
19
1.51%
Total 16+ residents: 1,259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
51.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
27.17%
Owns outright
8
8.7%
Other social rented
6
6.52%
Owns with a mortgage
5
5.43%
Total households: 92

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 2SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 2SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025Argyle House, 13, Argyle Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6PFOtherFreehold£424,999
25 Nov 202526, Falconar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1UYTerracedFreehold£362,500
25 Nov 202516, Falconar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1UYTerracedFreehold£370,000
19 Dec 2025150, New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2TETerracedFreehold£475,000
27 Jun 2025Plummer Tower, Croft Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6NGOtherLeasehold£500

Schools

In the NE1 2SU postcode area, located within Heaton Park & Portland Road, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE1 2SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of Northumbria At NewcastleHigher education institutions

Good

0.5 miNot applicableRoyal Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 2SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE1 2SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local1 Falconar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1UYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miRenhe City Store117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SWWalking directions to Renhe City Store
0.2 miThe Lanes Mini MarketStepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PNWalking directions to The Lanes Mini Market
0.2 miPrice Watch SupermarketMelbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JQWalking directions to Price Watch Supermarket
0.3 miBattlefield StoresJubilee Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JJWalking directions to Battlefield Stores

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 2SU, 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)Heaton Park & Portland RoadE02007097
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 034DE01008407
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2013-11-01

Frequently asked questions about NE1 2SU

Is NE1 2SU (Heaton Park & Portland Road) safe?

The area around NE1 2SU records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE1 2SU?

The median sale price around NE1 2SU in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE1 2SU?

There are 13 schools close to NE1 2SU, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good) and Royal Grammar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE1 2SU?

The closest station to NE1 2SU is Manors, about 285 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE1 2SU?

NE1 2SU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,556 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE1 2SU (Heaton Park & Portland Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE1 2SU is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).