Postcode NE2 4BX is located in a major urban area, within the Arthur's Hill ward 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 nearest station is Newcastle, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE2 4BX.
Newcastle City Centre near NE2 4BX 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 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 | Nuns Moor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nuns Moor Park |
Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £170,500 (about £173 per square foot) in Arthur's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £175,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 1 | £68,500 | £77 |
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 | — | £157,000 |
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 | — | £164 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 4BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 30, Wallace Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AU | Other | Freehold | £3,600 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 42, Calandra Chase, 4, Morpeth Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AS | Flats | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Apartment 5, Sycamore Villas, 17 - 21, North Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AF | Flats | Leasehold | £193,000 |
In the NE2 4BX postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 4BX
| 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 | Asda Express | Pitt Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 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 4BX, 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 4BX 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE2 4BX in Newcastle City Centre is £170,500 (about £173 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE2 4BX, including University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (Good), Moorside Primary School (Requires improvement) and Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE2 4BX 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 4BX 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).