Postcode NE2 4BD is located in a major urban area, within the Arthur's Hill area 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 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year. The median sale price in Arthur's Hill is £169,750 (around £172 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,250 and £183,250. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leazes Park.
Newcastle City Centre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,148 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from NE2 4BD.
Newcastle City Centre near NE2 4BD 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leazes Park | Large | Walking directions to Leazes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Exhibition Park | Large | Walking directions to Exhibition Park |
| 0.5 mi | Moorbank Botanic Garden | Small | Walking directions to Moorbank Botanic Garden |
Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £169,750 (about £172 per square foot) in Arthur's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £173,500 | £173 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £86,750 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £80,000 | £114,500 |
| 2018 | £88,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £80,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £81,500 | £133,000 |
| 2021 | £78,500 | £154,000 |
| 2022 | £87,500 | £182,000 |
| 2023 | £105,000 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £100,000 | £162,000 |
| 2025 | £82,500 | £170,500 |
| 2026 | £120,000 | £173,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £100 | £102 |
| 2017 | £121 | £106 |
| 2018 | £130 | £107 |
| 2019 | £99 | £114 |
| 2020 | £103 | £131 |
| 2021 | £109 | £140 |
| 2022 | £125 | £134 |
| 2023 | £118 | £129 |
| 2024 | £136 | £141 |
| 2025 | £121 | £177 |
| 2026 | £157 | £171 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 4BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2025 | 30, Wallace Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AU | Other | Freehold | £3,600 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 5C, Claremont Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AE | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 5D, Claremont Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AE | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 42, Calandra Chase, 4, Morpeth Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AS | Flats | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 27, Claremont Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AN | Other | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the NE2 4BD postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 5 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | University of Newcastle Upon Tyne | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne ratingInspection information
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Moorside Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
Moorside Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2024
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| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Newcastle High School for Girls GDST | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST ratingInspection information
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE2 4BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 21A Morpeth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Hunters Moor Convenience Store | 55 Belle Grove West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4LU | Walking directions to Hunters Moor Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | King's Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 NE2 4BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen Powers
Arthur's Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE2 4BD records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.
The median sale price around NE2 4BD in Arthur's Hill is £169,750 (about £172 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE2 4BD, including University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Moorside Primary School (Good) and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE2 4BD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,148 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 NE2 4BD is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Powers (Labour and Co-operative Party).