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NE15 9GZ

Lemington

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Overview

Postcode NE15 9GZ 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 Throckley & Newburn area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Throckley & Newburn is £40,498 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Throckley & Newburn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Throckley & Newburn has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Throckley & Newburn is £40,498 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from NE15 9GZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Throckley & Newburn near NE15 9GZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
1,028.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.46(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.66(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.53(+19%)
Public order
10.31(+26%)
Other theft
5.8(-3%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
97.58%
Other Asian
3
1.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Other White
1
0.4%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
23.85%
No qualifications
44
20.18%
Level 3 (A level)
44
20.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
38.3%
Owns outright
38
26.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.15%
Other forms of private rent
12
8.51%
Social rents from council
9
6.38%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Lemington

Median price£128,000
Price per sq ft£169
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£91K – £164K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lemington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£229,975£257
Semi-Detached27£155,000£172
Terraced38£120,000£136
Flats18£65,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lemington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lemington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lemington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lemington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lemington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lemington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 9GZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 9GZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 20259, Shelley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9RTOtherFreehold£99,950
08 May 2026115, Burnham Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8QQTerracedLeasehold£155,100
15 Jun 202616, Cromwell Ford Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4FHDetachedFreehold£272,000
15 May 202666, Cromwell Ford Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4FHFlatsLeasehold£122,000
28 Nov 202534, Cromwell Ford Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4FHTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the NE15 9GZ postcode area, located within Throckley & Newburn, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE15 9GZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryNewburn Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, BlaydonAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miNurseryNewburn Manor Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 9GZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE15 9GZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miManor Grove FoodManor Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8JYWalking directions to Manor Grove Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE15 9GZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen John Barry-Stanners

Lemington - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardLemingtonE05011451
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Throckley & NewburnE02001721
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 014EE01008404
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2025-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE15 9GZ

Is NE15 9GZ (Throckley & Newburn) safe?

The area around NE15 9GZ records about 91 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.

What is the average house price near NE15 9GZ?

The median sale price around NE15 9GZ in Throckley & Newburn is £128,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE15 9GZ?

There are 5 schools close to NE15 9GZ, including Newburn Manor Primary School, St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon and Newburn Manor Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE15 9GZ?

NE15 9GZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,959 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE15 9GZ (Throckley & Newburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE15 9GZ 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).