Postcode NE15 8AR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lemington is £42,131 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lemington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Lemington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE15 8AR.
Lemington near NE15 8AR 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Lemington area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £287,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £237,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £66,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lemington
In the NE15 8AR postcode area, located within Lemington, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 8AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Crossway | The Crossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7LA | Walking directions to The Crossway |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Sugley Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8RA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | 1A High Row, Lemington, NE15 8SH | Walking directions to Asda |
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.