Postcode NE4 5JA 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 Arthur's Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Arthur's Hill is £40,125 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.
Arthur's Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,201 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Arthur's Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Arthur's Hill is £40,125 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 5JA.
Arthur's Hill near NE4 5JA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leazes Park | Large | Walking directions to Leazes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nuns Moor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nuns Moor Park |
| 0.4 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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 5JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2025 | 2, Clarewood Green, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5HY | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 73, Stanhope Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £144,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 8, Prospect Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6PH | Terraced | Freehold | £186,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 31, Worley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6PW | Terraced | Freehold | £143,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 59, Longley Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5EE | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the NE4 5JA postcode area, located within Arthur's Hill, 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 | 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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| 0.2 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 | 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 5JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 253 Stanhope Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JT | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Best-One | 98 - 100 Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JN | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.2 mi | Lakshmi Foods & Stores | Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JP | Walking directions to Lakshmi Foods & Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Al Halal Food Store | 270 Stanhope Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JT | Walking directions to Al Halal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Potraviny | 128 - 130 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5LH | Walking directions to Potraviny |
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 5JA, 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 5JA records about 134 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE4 5JA 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 12 schools close to NE4 5JA, including Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Good), Moorside Primary School (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 5JA is Newcastle, about 1,234 m away.
NE4 5JA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,201 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 5JA 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).