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NE1 4LB

King's Road

Monument

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Overview

Postcode NE1 4LB 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 520.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× 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 Manors, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leazes Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
520
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Newcastle City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 520.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from NE1 4LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle City Centre near NE1 4LB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE1 4LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors
0.6 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE1 4LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLeazes ParkLargeWalking directions to Leazes Park
0.5 miBrandling ParkSmallWalking directions to Brandling Park
0.2 miSt Thomas' GreenSmallWalking directions to St Thomas' Green

Area Profile

Population
608
Population density
1,557.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
243.02(+1012%)
Shoplifting
223.34(+1809%)
Violence and sexual offences
215.82(+458%)
Public order
70.15(+757%)
Other theft
65.86(+999%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
42.53%
Chinese
203
33.33%
African
39
6.4%
Other White
29
4.76%
Indian
22
3.61%
Total population: 609

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
267
44.28%
Level 3 (A level)
247
40.96%
No qualifications
36
5.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
3.65%
Other
18
2.99%
Total 16+ residents: 603

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
76%
Other forms of private rent
14
11.2%
Other social rented
7
5.6%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.2%
Owns outright
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 4LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 202526, St Thomas Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LGTerracedLeasehold£390,000
28 Feb 202510B, St Thomas Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LGFlatsLeasehold£270,000
15 Jul 20254A, St Thomas Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LQFlatsLeasehold£290,000
27 Jun 20257A, St Thomas Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LQFlatsLeasehold£200,000
18 Nov 202516, The Mews, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DAFlatsLeasehold£155,000

Schools

In the NE1 4LB postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE1 4LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of Newcastle Upon TyneHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 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 4LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE1 4LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBaba6 The Hub Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7PFWalking directions to Baba
0.1 miTsang Foods87 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RWWalking directions to Tsang Foods
0.1 miCo-op FoodKing's Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miPercy Street Express Shop67 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RAWalking directions to Percy Street Express Shop
0.1 miNorthumberland Convenience StoreNorthumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7DQWalking directions to Northumberland Convenience Store

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 4LB, 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 036BE01008397
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2012-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NE1 4LB

Is NE1 4LB (Newcastle City Centre) safe?

The area around NE1 4LB records about 520 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 4LB?

The median sale price around NE1 4LB 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 4LB?

There are 18 schools close to NE1 4LB, including University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (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 4LB?

The closest station to NE1 4LB is Manors, about 914 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE1 4LB?

NE1 4LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,328 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE1 4LB (Newcastle City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

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