Postcode NE15 8SQ 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 high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lemington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Lemington has a high crime rate, with approximately 98 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from NE15 8SQ.
Lemington near NE15 8SQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Blaydon | N/A | Walking directions to Blaydon |
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 8SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 11, Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8SD | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 8, Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8SD | Terraced | Freehold | £127,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 4, Hulne Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8SN | Flats | Freehold | £39,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 9, Store Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8DY | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 18, Store Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8DY | Terraced | Freehold | £103,500 |
In the NE15 8SQ postcode area, located within Lemington, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 8SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 1A High Row, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8SH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Sugley Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8RA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 8SQ, 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 8SQ records about 98 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE15 8SQ in Lemington is £128,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE15 8SQ, including Lemington Riverside Primary School (Good), St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close and Waverley Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE15 8SQ is Blaydon, about 1,250 m away.
NE15 8SQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,123 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 8SQ 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).