Postcode NE1 6PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Ouseburn area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Shieldfield & Quayside area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shieldfield & Quayside is £44,677 per year. The median sale price in Ouseburn is £185,500 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £311,250. The nearest station is Manors, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is City Stadium.
Shieldfield & Quayside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,969 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Shieldfield & Quayside has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shieldfield & Quayside is £44,677 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from NE1 6PZ.
Shieldfield & Quayside near NE1 6PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| 0.8 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
| 0.2 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
| 0.4 mi | Bank House Plaza | Small | Walking directions to Bank House Plaza |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £245 per square foot) in Ouseburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £605,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £338,500 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £224,000 | £248 |
| Flats | 37 | £175,000 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £133,000 | £182,000 |
| 2017 | £123,500 | £176,750 |
| 2018 | £124,500 | £203,750 |
| 2019 | £81,250 | £207,000 |
| 2020 | £86,975 | £202,000 |
| 2021 | £155,000 | £235,420 |
| 2022 | £140,500 | £242,250 |
| 2023 | £155,000 | £251,000 |
| 2024 | £170,000 | £282,000 |
| 2025 | £176,500 | £296,875 |
| 2026 | £166,000 | £330,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £152 |
| 2017 | £182 | £146 |
| 2018 | £173 | £181 |
| 2019 | £377 | £190 |
| 2020 | £377 | £160 |
| 2021 | £240 | £195 |
| 2022 | £210 | £208 |
| 2023 | £222 | £209 |
| 2024 | £229 | £223 |
| 2025 | £234 | £240 |
| 2026 | £224 | £256 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 6PZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 150, New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2TE | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 3A, Blagdon Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JY | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 135, Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AU | Flats | Leasehold | £64,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 18, Red Barns, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2TP | Flats | Leasehold | £128,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Argyle House, 13, Argyle Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6PF | Other | Freehold | £424,999 |
In the NE1 6PZ postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
Christ Church CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | University of Northumbria At Newcastle | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of Northumbria At Newcastle ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | 16 plus | Gateshead College | Further education | Unrated. | |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE1 6PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Lanes Mini Market | Stepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PN | Walking directions to The Lanes Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Renhe City Store | 117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW | Walking directions to Renhe City Store |
| 0.1 mi | Battlefield Stores | Jubilee Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JJ | Walking directions to Battlefield Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Price Watch Supermarket | Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JQ | Walking directions to Price Watch Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Falconar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1UY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 6PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alistair Stuart Chisholm
Ouseburn - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE1 6PZ records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NE1 6PZ in Ouseburn is £185,500 (about £245 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE1 6PZ, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), University of Northumbria At Newcastle and Gateshead College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE1 6PZ is Manors, about 293 m away.
NE1 6PZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,969 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 East and Wallsend covering NE1 6PZ is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alistair Stuart Chisholm (Labour and Co-operative Party).