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NE1 8BD

North Street East

Monument

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Overview

Postcode NE1 8BD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Thomas' Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
520
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from NE1 8BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle City Centre near NE1 8BD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE1 8BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors
0.6 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE1 8BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSt Thomas' GreenSmallWalking directions to St Thomas' Green
0.3 miShieldfield GreenSmallWalking directions to Shieldfield Green
0.3 miBank House PlazaSmallWalking directions to Bank House Plaza

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
2,057.6 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
118
47.01%
Chinese
57
22.71%
Other White
24
9.56%
Indian
15
5.98%
Other Asian
9
3.59%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
46.37%
Level 3 (A level)
64
25.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.89%
No qualifications
24
9.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.23%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
76.47%
Other social rented
9
10.59%
Owns with a mortgage
5
5.88%
Owns outright
3
3.53%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.35%
Total households: 85

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 8BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 8BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202660 - 62, Northumberland Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7DFOtherFreehold£5,912,583
17 Sept 2025Flat 14, 52, Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8SGFlatsLeasehold£140,000
28 Feb 20257, Brady & Martin Court, Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8SGFlatsLeasehold£180,000
23 Apr 202516, Northumberland Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7ELOtherFreehold£3,825,000
23 May 202595 - 97, Northumberland Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7AGOtherFreehold£3,157,470

Schools

In the NE1 8BD postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE1 8BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of Northumbria At NewcastleHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of Newcastle Upon TyneHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 8BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE1 8BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express15 Saville Row, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8JEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miJK citimart10A Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8JFWalking directions to JK citimart
0.1 miSainsbury's Local91-97 Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miA Mart9 Saint Mary's Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7PGWalking directions to A Mart
0.2 miNorthumberland Convenience StoreNorthumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7DQWalking directions to Northumberland Convenience Store

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 8BD, 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 Introduced2019-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NE1 8BD

Is NE1 8BD (Newcastle City Centre) safe?

The area around NE1 8BD 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 8BD?

The median sale price around NE1 8BD 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 8BD?

There are 16 schools close to NE1 8BD, including University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE1 8BD?

The closest station to NE1 8BD is Manors, about 513 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE1 8BD?

NE1 8BD 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 8BD (Newcastle City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE1 8BD is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).