Postcode NE4 5BP is located in a major urban area, within the Arthur's Hill area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Newcastle City Centre area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.9 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 Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year. The median sale price in Arthur's Hill is £169,750 (around £172 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,250 and £183,250. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leazes Park.
Newcastle City Centre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,148 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 79.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from NE4 5BP.
Newcastle City Centre near NE4 5BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leazes Park | Large | Walking directions to Leazes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nuns Moor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nuns Moor Park |
| 0.5 mi | Summerhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerhill Park |
Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £169,750 (about £172 per square foot) in Arthur's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £173,500 | £173 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £86,750 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £80,000 | £114,500 |
| 2018 | £88,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £80,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £81,500 | £133,000 |
| 2021 | £78,500 | £154,000 |
| 2022 | £87,500 | £182,000 |
| 2023 | £105,000 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £100,000 | £162,000 |
| 2025 | £82,500 | £170,500 |
| 2026 | £120,000 | £173,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £100 | £102 |
| 2017 | £121 | £106 |
| 2018 | £130 | £107 |
| 2019 | £99 | £114 |
| 2020 | £103 | £131 |
| 2021 | £109 | £140 |
| 2022 | £125 | £134 |
| 2023 | £118 | £129 |
| 2024 | £136 | £141 |
| 2025 | £121 | £177 |
| 2026 | £157 | £171 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 5BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2025 | 75, Queens Court, Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6BL | Flats | Leasehold | £68,500 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 70, Monday Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5BG | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 73, Stanhope Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £144,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, The Vicarage, Spring Garden Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5TD | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 2, Clarewood Green, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5HY | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the NE4 5BP postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 7 primary and 1 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 | Moorside Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
Moorside Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Westgate Hill Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
St Paul's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE4 5BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Pitt Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 253 Stanhope Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JT | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Lakshmi Foods & Stores | Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JP | Walking directions to Lakshmi Foods & Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Potraviny | 128 - 130 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5LH | Walking directions to Potraviny |
| 0.3 mi | Best-One | 98 - 100 Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JN | Walking directions to Best-One |
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 NE4 5BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen Powers
Arthur's Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE4 5BP records about 119 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 other theft.
The median sale price around NE4 5BP in Arthur's Hill is £169,750 (about £172 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE4 5BP, including Moorside Primary School (Good), Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Good) and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE4 5BP is Newcastle, about 1,271 m away.
NE4 5BP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,148 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 Central and West covering NE4 5BP is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Powers (Labour and Co-operative Party).