Postcode NE15 6QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Benwell & Scotswood ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Elswick North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hodgkin Park.
Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from NE15 6QJ.
Elswick North near NE15 6QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hodgkin Park | Small | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,250 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £260,498 |
| Flats | 15 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £174,995 |
| Terraced | 29 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benwell & Scotswood
In the NE15 6QJ postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 6QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 - 161 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 101 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Watan Foods | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PX | Walking directions to Watan Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Benwell Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6LS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Market | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QB | Walking directions to Euro Market |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.