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NE3 3RE

Saxondale Road

Kenton

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Overview

Postcode NE3 3RE is located in a major urban area, within the Kenton ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Fawdon South area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fawdon South is £40,840 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 3.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Fawdon South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,654 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Fawdon South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.3%

Approximately 35.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Fawdon South is £40,840 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from NE3 3RE.

Flood risk

No risk

Fawdon South near NE3 3RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newcastle located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
555
Population density
7,429.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.32(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.83(-23%)
Drugs
4.89(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-62%)
Burglary
4.34(-3%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
435
78.52%
Arab
24
4.33%
African
19
3.43%
Other White
18
3.25%
Indian
9
1.62%
Total population: 554

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
28.02%
No qualifications
80
19.32%
Level 3 (A level)
79
19.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
67
16.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 414

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
34.86%
Social rents from council
58
26.61%
Owns outright
36
16.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
12.84%
Other social rented
19
8.72%
Total households: 218

Property prices in Kenton

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £295K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Kenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached45£190,000£207
Terraced42£164,063£186
Flats5£69,000£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kenton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,500£55,000£144,500£119,975
2017£320,000£55,000£142,000£130,000
2018£205,000£52,000£143,500£117,000
2019£225,000£61,000£145,000£120,000
2020£225,000£49,500£158,000£129,000
2021£180,998£53,500£174,770£152,500
2022£236,000£70,000£172,500£155,000
2023£284,310£50,000£191,000£143,000
2024£330,000£65,000£178,500£163,500
2025£66,475£189,500£166,000
2026£69,000£246,750£163,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£93£149£136
2017£185£90£151£152
2018£186£95£145£126
2019£201£99£148£128
2020£188£86£170£167
2021£199£92£176£173
2022£203£98£183£168
2023£223£83£190£143
2024£258£125£186£177
2025£122£207£216
2026£119£226£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kenton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 3RE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 3RE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Apr 20264, Saxondale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3RETerracedFreehold£145,000
23 Jan 202616, Carsdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3RLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£168,000
28 Nov 202517, Carsdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3RLTerracedFreehold£180,000
26 Sept 20258, Carsdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3RLTerracedLeasehold£150,000
30 Jun 202577, Saxondale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3RHTerracedFreehold£186,000

Schools

In the NE3 3RE postcode area, located within Fawdon South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE3 3RE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, KentonAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryMountfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableNewcastle Bridges SchoolAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE3 3RE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE3 3RE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExtraBrunton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2FPWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miKirkwood News, Food & Wine15 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3BEWalking directions to Kirkwood News, Food & Wine
0.3 miHeron Foods151 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3BEWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miSpar37-39 Halewood Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3RXWalking directions to Spar
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 3RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Lambert

Kenton - 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
WardKentonE05011449
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fawdon SouthE02001710
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 003DE01008339
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE3 3RE

Is NE3 3RE (Fawdon South) safe?

The area around NE3 3RE records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.

What is the average house price near NE3 3RE?

The median sale price around NE3 3RE in Fawdon South is £170,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE3 3RE?

There are 9 schools close to NE3 3RE, including St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton, Mountfield Primary School (Good) and Newcastle Bridges School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE3 3RE?

NE3 3RE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,654 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE3 3RE (Fawdon South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE3 3RE is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Lambert (Labour Party).