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NE3 1SJ

Bowes Street

Dene & South Gosforth

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Overview

Postcode NE3 1SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Dene & South Gosforth ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the South Gosforth area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Gosforth is £62,908 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Quarry Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

South Gosforth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,204 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

South Gosforth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in South Gosforth is £62,908 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from NE3 1SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

South Gosforth near NE3 1SJ 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE3 1SJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQuarry ParkSmallWalking directions to Quarry Park
0.5 miChriston Field ParkSmallWalking directions to Christon Field Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
12,159.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.32(-60%)
Shoplifting
7.99(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6(-73%)
Public order
2.66(-68%)
Vehicle crime
2.66(-35%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
62.45%
Other White
26
9.96%
Indian
13
4.98%
African
13
4.98%
Chinese
11
4.21%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
126
51.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
80
32.79%
No qualifications
12
4.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.69%
Apprenticeship
8
3.28%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Shared ownership
14
25.93%
Owns outright
13
24.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
24.07%
Owns with a mortgage
7
12.96%
Other social rented
4
7.41%
Total households: 54

Property prices in Dene & South Gosforth

Median price£337,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £438K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £337,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Dene & South Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced50£390,000£300
Detached20£388,500£320
Semi-Detached45£335,000£282
Flats24£172,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dene & South Gosforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£125,000£226,000£266,500
2017£301,250£143,500£235,000£267,000
2018£303,000£147,500£245,250£295,000
2019£330,000£156,500£245,500£272,500
2020£287,475£158,550£282,000£278,500
2021£308,875£167,500£259,975£295,000
2022£372,597£158,000£353,250£324,000
2023£383,500£188,875£285,000£360,500
2024£378,000£167,250£283,750£272,500
2025£377,000£175,900£322,500£385,000
2026£400,000£258,250£370,000£376,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£186£207£221
2017£233£201£214£217
2018£251£199£225£225
2019£268£200£224£213
2020£272£209£232£244
2021£269£205£252£248
2022£298£225£294£278
2023£306£229£265£289
2024£301£229£282£270
2025£313£252£275£296
2026£341£282£290£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dene & South Gosforth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 1SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 1SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 20267, Bowes Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£297,500
13 Jun 202515, Bowes Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SJTerracedFreehold£265,000
03 Jul 202512, Ridgewood Villas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SHTerracedFreehold£250,000
01 Dec 202516, Hunters Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SPFlatsLeasehold£100,000
31 Oct 202532, Hunters Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SPFlatsLeasehold£104,500

Schools

In the NE3 1SJ postcode area, located within South Gosforth, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE3 1SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryArchbishop Runcie CofE First SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHopespring NewcastleOther independent school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE3 1SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE3 1SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlNewcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LZWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalHaddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1SRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miAsda ExpressBenton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LXWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miNisa Local1 Saint James Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1BBWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 NE3 1SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Lesley Robinson

Dene & South Gosforth - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Catherine McKinnell

Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne NorthE14001379
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South GosforthE02001712
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 005FE01008424
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE3 1SJ

Is NE3 1SJ (South Gosforth) safe?

The area around NE3 1SJ records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE3 1SJ?

The median sale price around NE3 1SJ in South Gosforth is £337,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE3 1SJ?

There are 15 schools close to NE3 1SJ, including Archbishop Runcie CofE First School (Good), Hopespring Newcastle (Good) and St Mary's Catholic School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE3 1SJ?

NE3 1SJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,204 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE3 1SJ (South Gosforth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE3 1SJ is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Lesley Robinson (Liberal Democrats).