Postcode NE15 7SB is located in a major urban area, within the Lemington ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Lemington area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lemington is £42,131 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Denton Dene.
Lemington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,983 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Lemington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lemington is £42,131 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from NE15 7SB.
Lemington near NE15 7SB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Denton Dene | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Lemington area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £229,975 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £155,000 | £172 |
| Terraced | 38 | £120,000 | £136 |
| Flats | 18 | £65,000 | £137 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182,500 | £83,000 | £119,950 | £92,000 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £54,500 | £127,475 | £87,250 |
| 2018 | £198,498 | £61,000 | £130,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £162,000 | £69,500 | £130,000 | £99,000 |
| 2020 | £172,000 | £54,000 | £149,000 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £187,500 | £73,000 | £148,750 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £242,000 | £77,500 | £156,475 | £119,950 |
| 2023 | £199,950 | £82,750 | £163,500 | £109,000 |
| 2024 | £245,000 | £81,000 | £155,000 | £118,500 |
| 2025 | £198,725 | £68,500 | £161,500 | £125,025 |
| 2026 | £275,000 | £65,000 | £170,000 | £105,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165 | £127 | £140 | £140 |
| 2017 | £209 | £116 | £146 | £104 |
| 2018 | £217 | £132 | £149 | £104 |
| 2019 | £193 | £119 | £157 | £132 |
| 2020 | £193 | £128 | £165 | £127 |
| 2021 | £217 | £131 | £168 | £153 |
| 2022 | £194 | £152 | £184 | £147 |
| 2023 | £226 | £148 | £171 | £124 |
| 2024 | £264 | £151 | £172 | £156 |
| 2025 | £229 | £139 | £197 | £154 |
| 2026 | £308 | £108 | £162 | £123 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 7SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 7, Shelford Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 60, Woolerton Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7RX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £249,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 1, Woolerton Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2025 | 8, Carlton Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7RS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 23, Bywell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £82,000 |
In the NE15 7SB postcode area, located within Lemington, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 7SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Crossway | The Crossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7LA | Walking directions to The Crossway |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 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 7SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen John Barry-Stanners
Lemington - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE15 7SB records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around NE15 7SB in Lemington is £128,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE15 7SB, including Broadwood Primary School (Good), Waverley Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE15 7SB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,983 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 7SB is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen John Barry-Stanners (Labour and Co-operative Party).