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NE1 4BN

St James Boulevard

Monument

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Overview

Postcode NE1 4BN 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 Elswick South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elswick South is £31,948 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Summerhill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
89.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Elswick South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elswick South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

89.9%

Approximately 89.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 69.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Elswick South is £31,948 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from NE1 4BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Elswick South near NE1 4BN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE1 4BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle
0.9 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE1 4BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSummerhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Summerhill Park
0.3 miRedheugh Bridge ParkSmallWalking directions to Redheugh Bridge Park
0.3 miFriends of SummerhillSmallWalking directions to Friends of Summerhill

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
1,410.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.57(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.45(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.89(-50%)
Public order
10.89(+33%)
Vehicle crime
10.89(+165%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
120
56.87%
African
36
17.06%
Other White
19
9%
Other
9
4.27%
Pakistani
6
2.84%
Total population: 211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
40.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
17.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.84%
Level 3 (A level)
14
7.25%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
122
76.73%
Other social rented
21
13.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.77%
Owns outright
3
1.89%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.26%
Total households: 159

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 4BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 4BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 2025Flat 3-11, Burgess House, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4BWOtherLeasehold£35,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 2-06, Burgess House, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4BWFlatsLeasehold£37,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 1-25, Burgess House, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4BWFlatsLeasehold£38,000
12 May 2025Flat G01, Burgess House, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4BWFlatsLeasehold£39,500
16 Jul 2025Apartment 606, The Bar, St James Gate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4BAFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the NE1 4BN postcode area, located within Elswick South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE1 4BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryCallerton AcademyFree schools

Good

0.1 mi16 plusNCGFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 4BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE1 4BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe College Halal Deli53 George Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JNWalking directions to The College Halal Deli
0.1 miWing Hong Cash & Carry55 George Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JNWalking directions to Wing Hong Cash & Carry
0.1 miGian Supermarket26-28 Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4EGWalking directions to Gian Supermarket
0.1 miDaynight Express12 Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4EGWalking directions to Daynight Express
0.2 miLoi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket35 Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4HZWalking directions to Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket

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 4BN, 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)Elswick SouthE02007104
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 041BE01008438
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about NE1 4BN

Is NE1 4BN (Elswick South) safe?

The area around NE1 4BN records about 138 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE1 4BN?

The median sale price around NE1 4BN in Elswick South is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE1 4BN?

There are 16 schools close to NE1 4BN, including Callerton Academy (Good), NCG (Good) and Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE1 4BN?

The closest station to NE1 4BN is Newcastle, about 454 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE1 4BN?

NE1 4BN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 791 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE1 4BN (Elswick South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE1 4BN is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).