Postcode NE15 6QR 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 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hodgkin Park.
Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 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 327 ft away from NE15 6QR.
Elswick North near NE15 6QR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hodgkin Park | Small | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £260,000 | £229 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £177,995 | £187 |
| Terraced | 32 | £175,500 | £183 |
| Flats | 12 | £108,750 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179,995 | £54,500 | £130,000 | £132,995 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £77,500 | £142,995 | £118,000 |
| 2018 | £193,998 | £102,995 | £134,950 | £115,500 |
| 2019 | £198,495 | £61,500 | £121,500 | £113,000 |
| 2020 | £200,495 | £56,000 | £136,250 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £196,150 | £65,000 | £150,000 | £139,998 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £68,750 | £175,000 | £156,995 |
| 2023 | £239,820 | £68,500 | £167,995 | £157,998 |
| 2024 | £226,449 | £70,000 | £169,995 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £107,000 | £168,498 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £46,000 | £202,498 | £153,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £86 | £144 | £148 |
| 2017 | £158 | £116 | £150 | £131 |
| 2018 | £176 | £140 | £142 | £134 |
| 2019 | £179 | £90 | £142 | £141 |
| 2020 | £182 | £87 | £149 | £137 |
| 2021 | £184 | £84 | £154 | £157 |
| 2022 | £218 | £113 | £185 | £174 |
| 2023 | £224 | £94 | £188 | £163 |
| 2024 | £241 | £114 | £184 | £173 |
| 2025 | £209 | £130 | £186 | £176 |
| 2026 | £244 | £63 | £200 | £183 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 6QR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2025 | 9, Weidner Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6QR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 4, Weidner Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 4, Westholme Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6QL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £127,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 10, Westholme Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6QL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 54, Westholme Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6QL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the NE15 6QR 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 6QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 - 161 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE15 6QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Higgins
Benwell & Scotswood - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE15 6QR records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around NE15 6QR in Elswick North is £170,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NE15 6QR, including Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited (Good), Trinity Academy Newcastle (Requires improvement) and Trinity Solutions Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE15 6QR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,694 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE15 6QR is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Higgins (Labour Party).