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NE3 2SF

Wilmington Close

Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall

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Detailed insights for NE3 2SF

Overview

Postcode NE3 2SF is located in a major urban area, within the Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Kingston Park area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingston Park is £55,939 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 3.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Kingston Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,097 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kingston Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Kingston Park is £55,939 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE3 2SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingston Park near NE3 2SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
4,639.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
159.91(+1267%)
Anti-social behaviour
28(+28%)
Public order
16.95(+107%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.74(-62%)
Burglary
8.11(+81%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
81.88%
Arab
25
8.09%
Other White
9
2.91%
Pakistani
5
1.62%
African
5
1.62%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
39.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.12%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.12%
No qualifications
20
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
53.23%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.71%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.84%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall

Median price£162,750
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £220K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £162,750 (about £208 per square foot) in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£253,000£265
Semi-Detached40£179,000£225
Terraced36£132,525£154
Flats9£84,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193,495£46,000£155,000£96,000
2017£195,870£58,500£152,500£97,750
2018£195,995£68,000£157,995£97,000
2019£220,000£67,500£153,500£98,000
2020£209,500£66,500£153,500£110,000
2021£225,000£72,500£167,000£115,000
2022£261,000£85,000£185,000£126,000
2023£228,000£65,000£175,500£125,000
2024£245,000£64,975£185,000£125,000
2025£277,750£82,500£185,000£125,000
2026£251,000£83,750£175,000£137,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£75£194£125
2017£202£100£184£106
2018£202£94£181£106
2019£199£117£184£115
2020£220£97£186£139
2021£214£177£196£132
2022£222£125£208£146
2023£211£144£220£151
2024£246£128£220£149
2025£252£121£225£151
2026£271£214£239£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 2SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 2SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202513, Wilmington Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£176,000
03 Apr 20255, Wilmington Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
21 Mar 202518, Wilmington Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2SFDetachedFreehold£450,000
30 May 202528, Honiton Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2RZTerracedLeasehold£250,000
19 Sept 202535, Stuart Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2QFTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the NE3 2SF postcode area, located within Kingston Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE3 2SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingston Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryCheviot Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryKenton Bar Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE3 2SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE3 2SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiBrunton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2FPWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseBrunton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2ESWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 2SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alexander Geoffrey Hay

Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

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)Kingston ParkE02007096
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 033DE01008294
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE3 2SF

Is NE3 2SF (Kingston Park) safe?

The area around NE3 2SF records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near NE3 2SF?

The median sale price around NE3 2SF in Kingston Park is £162,750 (about £208 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE3 2SF?

There are 9 schools close to NE3 2SF, including Kingston Park Primary School (Good), Cheviot Primary School (Good) and Kenton Bar Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE3 2SF?

NE3 2SF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,097 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE3 2SF (Kingston Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE3 2SF is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Geoffrey Hay (Labour Party).

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