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NE1 5EF

Bewick Street

Monument

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Overview

Postcode NE1 5EF 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 715.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.1× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Summerhill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
715
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Newcastle City Centre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,793 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 715.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.4%

Approximately 11.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from NE1 5EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle City Centre near NE1 5EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE1 5EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle
0.6 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE1 5EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSummerhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Summerhill Park
0.4 miRedheugh Bridge ParkSmallWalking directions to Redheugh Bridge Park
0.4 miFriends of SummerhillSmallWalking directions to Friends of Summerhill

Area Profile

Population
179
Population density
3,752.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
393.98(+919%)
Anti-social behaviour
157.69(+622%)
Public order
80.54(+883%)
Other theft
62.59(+945%)
Drugs
54.34(+1625%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
57.63%
Other White
22
12.43%
Chinese
15
8.47%
Indian
14
7.91%
Roma
5
2.82%
Total population: 177

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
59.09%
Level 3 (A level)
48
27.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
4.55%
No qualifications
6
3.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.41%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
52.38%
Owns with a mortgage
19
18.1%
Owns outright
12
11.43%
Other social rented
11
10.48%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.81%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Monument

Median price£147,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £176K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monument over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£875,000£286
Semi-Detached1£305,000£251
Flats64£142,500£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monument

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monument.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monument.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monument.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monument.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 5EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 5EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Dec 20256, Clarendon House, Clayton Street West, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5EEFlatsLeasehold£140,000
25 Nov 202520, Clarendon House, Clayton Street West, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5EEFlatsLeasehold£58,000
29 Aug 202517, Clarendon House, Clayton Street West, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5EEFlatsLeasehold£126,000
05 Sept 2025Apartment 12, Bewick House, Bewick Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5EJFlatsLeasehold£170,000
31 Jul 2025Apartment 16, Bewick House, Bewick Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5EJFlatsLeasehold£167,000

Schools

In the NE1 5EF postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE1 5EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryNorth East Futures UTCUniversity technical college

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryCallerton AcademyFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 5EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE1 5EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGrainger News123 Clayton Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5EEWalking directions to Grainger News
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalNeville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodNeville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DLWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miClayton NewsClayton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5PZWalking directions to Clayton News
0.1 miBest-one13 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DQWalking directions to Best-one

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 NE1 5EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nabeela Ali

Monument - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour 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
WardMonumentE05011453
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle City CentreE02007099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 036DE01033545
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE1 5EF

Is NE1 5EF (Newcastle City Centre) safe?

The area around NE1 5EF records about 715 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.

What is the average house price near NE1 5EF?

The median sale price around NE1 5EF in Newcastle City Centre is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE1 5EF?

There are 17 schools close to NE1 5EF, including North East Futures UTC (Requires improvement), Callerton Academy (Good) and Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE1 5EF?

The closest station to NE1 5EF is Newcastle, about 160 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE1 5EF?

NE1 5EF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,793 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE1 5EF (Newcastle City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE1 5EF is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).