Postcode NE15 7HR 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 Scotswood area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scotswood is £42,029 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Denton Dene.
Scotswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Scotswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Scotswood is £42,029 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from NE15 7HR.
Scotswood near NE15 7HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Denton Dene | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 7HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 44, Earls Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 51, Thorntree Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 5, Howlett Hall Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7HS | Terraced | Freehold | £87,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 10, Howlett Hall Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 47, Baroness Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the NE15 7HR postcode area, located within Scotswood, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 7HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7QQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 7HR, 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 7HR records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7HR in Scotswood is £170,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE15 7HR, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle, Broadwood Primary School (Good) and Excelsior Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE15 7HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,051 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 7HR is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Higgins (Labour Party).