Postcode NE1 5RZ 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 4 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 9.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from NE1 5RZ.
Newcastle City Centre near NE1 5RZ 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Thomas' Green | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas' Green |
| 0.4 mi | Summerhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerhill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Friends of Summerhill | Small | Walking directions to Friends of Summerhill |
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 5RZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | Flat 5, 58, St Andrews Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5SF | Flats | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | Flat 3, Falconars Apartments, 18, Clayton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5PE | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 62, Clayton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5PF | Other | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 52, Clayton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5PF | Other | Freehold | £246,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Flat 7, 38, Low Friar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5UF | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the NE1 5RZ 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 5RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best-one | Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5SF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | HiYoU Oriental Supermarket | 104-108 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RQ | Walking directions to HiYoU Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 22 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 16 Clayton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5EE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Annam Foods | 48 Low Friar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5UE | Walking directions to Annam Foods |
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 5RZ, 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 5RZ 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 5RZ 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 16 schools close to NE1 5RZ, including Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), Callerton Academy (Good) and North East Futures UTC (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE1 5RZ is Newcastle, about 513 m away.
NE1 5RZ 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 5RZ is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).