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NE4 5JA

Cottingwood Gardens

Arthur's Hill

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Overview

Postcode NE4 5JA is located in a major urban area, within the Arthur's Hill ward 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 nearest station is Newcastle, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leazes Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
78.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Arthur's Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,201 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Arthur's Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.8%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Arthur's Hill is £40,125 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 5JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Arthur's Hill near NE4 5JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE4 5JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE4 5JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLeazes ParkLargeWalking directions to Leazes Park
0.4 miNuns Moor ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuns Moor Park
0.4 miSummerhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Summerhill Park

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
13,854.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.97(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.01(+115%)
Public order
18.12(+121%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.63(+55%)
Other theft
17.63(+194%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
35.96%
African
113
29.66%
Arab
39
10.24%
Other
26
6.82%
Other Asian
14
3.67%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
31.12%
No qualifications
80
27.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.54%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
87
57.62%
Social rents from council
32
21.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.6%
Owns outright
10
6.62%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.65%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Arthur's Hill

Median price£170,500
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £257K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £170,500 (about £173 per square foot) in Arthur's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arthur's Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£175,000£174
Flats1£68,500£77

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arthur's Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arthur's Hill.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£157,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arthur's Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arthur's Hill.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arthur's Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arthur's Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 5JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 5JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 20252, Clarewood Green, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5HYFlatsLeasehold£90,000
11 Mar 202510, Cookson Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5RYTerracedFreehold£165,000
18 Aug 202573, Stanhope Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5EQTerracedFreehold£144,000
08 May 20268, Prospect Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6PHTerracedFreehold£186,000
28 May 202631, Worley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6PWTerracedFreehold£143,500

Schools

In the NE4 5JA postcode area, located within Arthur's Hill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE4 5JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestgate Hill Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableBahr AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 5JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE4 5JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland253 Stanhope Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JTWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miBest-One98 - 100 Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JNWalking directions to Best-One
0.2 miLakshmi Foods & StoresBeaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JPWalking directions to Lakshmi Foods & Stores
0.2 miAl Halal Food Store270 Stanhope Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JTWalking directions to Al Halal Food Store
0.2 miPotraviny128 - 130 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5LHWalking directions to Potraviny

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 NE4 5JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Powers

Arthur's Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardArthur's HillE05011436
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Arthur's HillE02007102
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 039AE01008399
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE4 5JA

Is NE4 5JA (Arthur's Hill) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near NE4 5JA?

The median sale price around NE4 5JA in Arthur's Hill is £170,500 (about £173 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE4 5JA?

There are 14 schools close to NE4 5JA, including Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Outstanding), Moorside Primary School (Requires improvement) and Bahr Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE4 5JA?

The closest station to NE4 5JA is Newcastle, about 1,234 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE4 5JA?

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).

Who represents NE4 5JA (Arthur's Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).