Postcode NE3 4JH is located in a major urban area, within the Gosforth ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Kenton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kenton is £43,988 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elgy Green.
Kenton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,458 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Kenton has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kenton is £43,988 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE3 4JH.
Kenton near NE3 4JH 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Elgy Green | Small | Walking directions to Elgy Green |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £404,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £3,075,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £920,000 | £423 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £612,500 | £338 |
| Terraced | 62 | £494,350 | £299 |
| Flats | 64 | £205,000 | £263 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £667,000 | £254,999 | £442,750 | £370,000 |
| 2017 | £744,750 | £175,750 | £483,375 | £345,000 |
| 2018 | £1,035,000 | £176,000 | £410,000 | £365,000 |
| 2019 | £635,000 | £179,500 | £363,500 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £750,000 | £178,250 | £466,250 | £448,000 |
| 2021 | £855,000 | £182,500 | £500,000 | £426,500 |
| 2022 | £1,100,000 | £181,000 | £459,000 | £425,750 |
| 2023 | £974,750 | £196,625 | £674,000 | £454,520 |
| 2024 | £950,000 | £194,750 | £447,000 | £447,500 |
| 2025 | £795,000 | £206,500 | £610,000 | £475,500 |
| 2026 | £1,200,000 | £200,000 | £596,000 | £530,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £269 | £264 | £259 | £235 |
| 2017 | £308 | £244 | £244 | £234 |
| 2018 | £341 | £225 | £275 | £229 |
| 2019 | £340 | £227 | £276 | £240 |
| 2020 | £280 | £204 | £298 | £253 |
| 2021 | £381 | £229 | £326 | £252 |
| 2022 | £438 | £241 | £338 | £288 |
| 2023 | £381 | £252 | £325 | £297 |
| 2024 | £424 | £258 | £327 | £288 |
| 2025 | £427 | £259 | £340 | £300 |
| 2026 | £423 | £281 | £374 | £306 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 4JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | 37, Montagu Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4JH | Detached | Freehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 24, Osbaldeston Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4JE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £940,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | Flat 22, Montagu Court, Montagu Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4JL | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Flat 45, Montagu Court, Montagu Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4JL | Flats | Leasehold | £209,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 15, Montagu Court, Montagu Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4JL | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 |
In the NE3 4JH postcode area, located within Kenton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE3 4JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashburton Village Store | 21 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4XN | Walking directions to Ashburton Village Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Kenton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4RU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Greenwells | 19 Ashburton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4XN | Walking directions to Greenwells |
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 4JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Doc Anand
Gosforth - Elected 2 May 2024
Catherine McKinnell
Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE3 4JH records about 66 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE3 4JH in Kenton is £404,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE3 4JH, including Westfield School, Wyndham Primary School (Good) and Newcastle School for Boys. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE3 4JH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,458 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 4JH is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Doc Anand (Conservative and Unionist Party).