Postcode NE3 5BL is located in a major urban area, within the Parklands area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the South Gosforth area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Gosforth is £62,908 per year. The median sale price in Parklands is £310,000 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £239,500 and £400,250. The nearest station is Manors, about 2.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Quarry Park.
South Gosforth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,053 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
South Gosforth has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE3 5BL.
South Gosforth near NE3 5BL 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Quarry Park | Small | Walking directions to Quarry Park |
| 0.4 mi | Christon Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Christon Field Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Parklands area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £472,500 | £327 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £302,500 | £283 |
| Terraced | 33 | £302,500 | £300 |
| Flats | 23 | £182,000 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £410,000 | £155,000 | £222,500 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | £370,000 | £158,000 | £249,500 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £135,000 | £218,000 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | £280,125 | £163,500 | £251,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £305,148 | £160,000 | £267,000 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £172,000 | £270,000 | £262,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £127,500 | £313,500 | £333,750 |
| 2023 | £455,000 | £143,279 | £320,000 | £317,150 |
| 2024 | £435,000 | £192,500 | £309,500 | £349,500 |
| 2025 | £477,500 | £178,500 | £325,000 | £315,709 |
| 2026 | £458,000 | £180,000 | £290,000 | £302,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243 | £203 | £220 | £202 |
| 2017 | £238 | £197 | £233 | £197 |
| 2018 | £250 | £193 | £241 | £229 |
| 2019 | £245 | £210 | £244 | £219 |
| 2020 | £254 | £215 | £240 | £219 |
| 2021 | £265 | £218 | £267 | £211 |
| 2022 | £283 | £184 | £291 | £251 |
| 2023 | £279 | £186 | £293 | £253 |
| 2024 | £282 | £242 | £289 | £254 |
| 2025 | £323 | £235 | £286 | £279 |
| 2026 | £320 | £226 | £281 | £282 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 5BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | 11, Salters Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5BL | Terraced | Freehold | £181,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 41, Salters Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5BL | Flats | Leasehold | £89,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 63, Salters Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5BN | Terraced | Freehold | £186,500 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 24, Salters Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 18, Salters Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5BW | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the NE3 5BL postcode area, located within South Gosforth, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Archbishop Runcie CofE First School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Dec 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Hopespring Newcastle | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Sept 2025. | |
Hopespring Newcastle ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Sept 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Gosforth Central Middle School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2015. | |
Gosforth Central Middle School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2015
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE3 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 1 Saint James Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1BB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Haddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1SR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 5BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pauline Allen
Parklands - Elected 2 May 2024
Catherine McKinnell
Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE3 5BL records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE3 5BL in Parklands is £310,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE3 5BL, including Archbishop Runcie CofE First School (Good), Hopespring Newcastle (Outstanding) and Gosforth Central Middle School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE3 5BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,053 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 5BL is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pauline Allen (Liberal Democrats).