Postcode NE1 5AE is located in a major urban area, within the Monument ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Newcastle City Centre area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,285 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.0× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Thomas' Green.
Newcastle City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,285 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE1 5AE.
Newcastle City Centre near NE1 5AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| 0.4 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Thomas' Green | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas' Green |
| 0.2 mi | Bank House Plaza | Small | Walking directions to Bank House Plaza |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Monument area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £920,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £875,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 64 | £142,500 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £120,625 | £217,500 |
| 2017 | £154,950 | £236,000 |
| 2018 | £137,500 | £262,500 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £490,000 |
| 2020 | £170,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | £168,750 | £413,000 |
| 2022 | £137,500 | £210,500 |
| 2023 | £135,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £142,500 | £315,000 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £150,000 | £875,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £133 |
| 2017 | £214 | £161 |
| 2018 | £208 | £164 |
| 2019 | £201 | £209 |
| 2020 | £222 | £206 |
| 2021 | £203 | £237 |
| 2022 | £219 | £212 |
| 2023 | £227 | £199 |
| 2024 | £216 | £204 |
| 2025 | £217 | £203 |
| 2026 | £200 | £286 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 5AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | 129, Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5AE | Other | Freehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 6, Nun Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5AQ | Other | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, Central Exchange Buildings, 93A, Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6EG | Flats | Leasehold | £219,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 94 - 104, Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5JQ | Other | Freehold | £2,300,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 77G, Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5JF | Flats | Leasehold | £152,500 |
In the NE1 5AE postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 5AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Finlay's | 105 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6EG | Walking directions to Finlay's |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 16 Clayton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5EE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local (Monument Metro) | Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local (Monument Metro) |
| 0.1 mi | News Express | 62 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JG | Walking directions to News Express |
| 0.1 mi | Finlay's Newsagents | 45 - 47 Groat Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UG | Walking directions to Finlay's Newsagents |
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 NE1 5AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nabeela Ali
Monument - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE1 5AE records about 1285 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 NE1 5AE in Newcastle City Centre is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE1 5AE, including University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good), North East Futures UTC (Requires improvement) and Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE1 5AE is Newcastle, about 515 m away.
NE1 5AE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,273 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 NE1 5AE is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).