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NE1 7XP

Monument

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Overview

Postcode NE1 7XP 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 520.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× 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 Manors, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leazes Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
520
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Newcastle City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 520.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE1 7XP.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle City Centre near NE1 7XP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE1 7XP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors
0.5 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE1 7XP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLeazes ParkLargeWalking directions to Leazes Park
0.3 miSt Thomas' GreenSmallWalking directions to St Thomas' Green
0.3 miBank House PlazaSmallWalking directions to Bank House Plaza

Area Profile

Population
608
Population density
1,557.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
243.02(+1012%)
Shoplifting
223.34(+1809%)
Violence and sexual offences
215.82(+458%)
Public order
70.15(+757%)
Other theft
65.86(+999%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
42.53%
Chinese
203
33.33%
African
39
6.4%
Other White
29
4.76%
Indian
22
3.61%
Total population: 609

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
267
44.28%
Level 3 (A level)
247
40.96%
No qualifications
36
5.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
3.65%
Other
18
2.99%
Total 16+ residents: 603

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
76%
Other forms of private rent
14
11.2%
Other social rented
7
5.6%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.2%
Owns outright
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 7XP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 7XP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202617, The Chare, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DDFlatsLeasehold£120,000
06 Jun 202541, The Chare, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DDFlatsLeasehold£155,000
11 Sept 202524, The Open, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DBFlatsLeasehold£155,000
01 May 202522, The Open, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DBFlatsLeasehold£145,000
26 May 202617 - 21, Blackett Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5BSOtherFreehold£3,260,000

Schools

In the NE1 7XP 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 7XP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of Northumbria At NewcastleHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of Newcastle Upon TyneHigher education institutions

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 7XP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE1 7XP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express27 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4PWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miPercy Street Express Shop67 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RAWalking directions to Percy Street Express Shop
0.1 miTsang Foods87 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RWWalking directions to Tsang Foods
0.1 miSainsbury's Local (Monument Metro)Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7ALWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local (Monument Metro)
0.1 miHiYoU Oriental Supermarket104-108 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RQWalking directions to HiYoU Oriental Supermarket

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 7XP, 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 036BE01008397
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE1 7XP

Is NE1 7XP (Newcastle City Centre) safe?

The area around NE1 7XP records about 520 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 7XP?

The median sale price around NE1 7XP 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 7XP?

There are 18 schools close to NE1 7XP, including University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good), University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (Good) and Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE1 7XP?

The closest station to NE1 7XP is Manors, about 719 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE1 7XP?

NE1 7XP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,328 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE1 7XP (Newcastle City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE1 7XP is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).