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NE3 3XP

John Street

Fawdon & West Gosforth

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Overview

Postcode NE3 3XP is located in a major urban area, within the Fawdon & West Gosforth ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Coxlodge & West Gosforth area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.5 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 Coxlodge & West Gosforth is £66,466 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 2.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is St Nicholas Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
37%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Coxlodge & West Gosforth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Coxlodge & West Gosforth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37%

Approximately 37.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Coxlodge & West Gosforth is £66,466 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE3 3XP.

Flood risk

No risk

Coxlodge & West Gosforth near NE3 3XP 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE3 3XP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Nicholas ParkMediumWalking directions to St Nicholas Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
8,938.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.78(+52%)
Burglary
11.3(+153%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.55(-7%)
Public order
9.04(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.54(-65%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
88.18%
Bangladeshi
7
3.18%
Chinese
4
1.82%
Other White
4
1.82%
African
3
1.36%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
29.41%
No qualifications
51
27.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
14.44%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
30.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
28.89%
Owns outright
28
20.74%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.59%
Other social rented
9
6.67%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Fawdon & West Gosforth

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £315K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Fawdon & West Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fawdon & West Gosforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£370,000£337
Terraced50£283,000£256
Semi-Detached42£207,500£227
Flats26£93,750£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fawdon & West Gosforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fawdon & West Gosforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£85,500£166,250£120,000
2017£232,475£90,000£160,000£195,000
2018£300,000£78,000£172,000£206,000
2019£232,500£88,500£159,500£171,475
2020£230,000£60,250£162,250£208,500
2021£365,000£87,000£185,000£227,750
2022£267,500£87,500£180,000£241,000
2023£287,500£83,750£180,000£251,500
2024£415,000£86,500£181,000£235,000
2025£392,000£113,500£199,975£229,250
2026£510,000£84,000£220,500£297,475
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fawdon & West Gosforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fawdon & West Gosforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£147£168£135
2017£231£129£181£195
2018£210£140£176£192
2019£236£130£175£195
2020£227£117£175£193
2021£267£133£195£223
2022£284£132£211£237
2023£266£150£203£244
2024£327£144£221£237
2025£298£177£228£220
2026£367£132£228£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fawdon & West Gosforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fawdon & West Gosforth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 3XP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 3XP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 20259, Wall Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
27 Nov 20257, Wall Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3UGTerracedFreehold£162,450
14 Nov 202537, Wall Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3UGTerracedFreehold£150,000
22 Aug 20251, Wall Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3UGTerracedFreehold£170,500
09 Apr 20263, Coxlodge Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3UFTerracedFreehold£146,000

Schools

In the NE3 3XP postcode area, located within Coxlodge & West Gosforth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE3 3XP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRegent Farm First SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Charles' Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMountfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE3 3XP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE3 3XP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda2-4 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HQWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miTesco ExpressKenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldiEdgefield Avenue, Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3NBWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miNisa LocalWansbeck Road South, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miCostcutter29 Fawdon Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2PEWalking directions to Costcutter

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 3XP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Hall

Fawdon & West Gosforth - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Rob Austin

Fawdon & West 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)Coxlodge & West GosforthE02001713
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 006CE01008356
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE3 3XP

Is NE3 3XP (Coxlodge & West Gosforth) safe?

The area around NE3 3XP records about 106 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.

What is the average house price near NE3 3XP?

The median sale price around NE3 3XP in Coxlodge & West Gosforth is £215,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE3 3XP?

There are 18 schools close to NE3 3XP, including Regent Farm First School (Good), St Charles' Catholic Primary School (Good) and Mountfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE3 3XP?

NE3 3XP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE3 3XP (Coxlodge & West Gosforth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE3 3XP is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Hall (Liberal Democrats) and Rob Austin (Liberal Democrats).