Postcode NE3 1SQ 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Quarry Park.
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.
South Gosforth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
The average income per household in South Gosforth is £62,908 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from NE3 1SQ.
South Gosforth near NE3 1SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Quarry Park | Small | Walking directions to Quarry Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 50 | £390,000 | £300 |
| Detached | 20 | £388,500 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £335,000 | £282 |
| Flats | 24 | £172,500 | £251 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 1SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 11, Ridgewood Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 10, Ridgewood Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 34, Hunters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SE | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 12, Ridgewood Villas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SH | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 7, Bowes Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £297,500 |
In the NE3 1SQ postcode area, located within South Gosforth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE3 1SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Haddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1SR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 1 Saint James Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1BB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Select Convenience | West Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
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 NE3 1SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Karen Lesley Robinson
Dene & South Gosforth - Elected 2 May 2024
Catherine McKinnell
Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE3 1SQ 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.
The median sale price around NE3 1SQ in South Gosforth is £337,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NE3 1SQ, including Archbishop Runcie CofE First School (Good), Hopespring Newcastle (Good) and St Mary's Catholic School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE3 1SQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE3 1SQ is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Lesley Robinson (Liberal Democrats).