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NE4 5RB

Barrack Road

Arthur's Hill

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Detailed insights for NE4 5RB

Overview

Postcode NE4 5RB 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 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 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
119
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
81.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Newcastle City Centre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

81.7%

Approximately 81.7% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from NE4 5RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle City Centre near NE4 5RB 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 5RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
11,906.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.34(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.71(-5%)
Other theft
18.47(+208%)
Public order
13.15(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.16(-46%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
38.73%
Other Asian
47
16.55%
Bangladeshi
45
15.85%
African
32
11.27%
Other
15
5.28%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
33.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
25.94%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
74
52.11%
Other social rented
42
29.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.04%
Owns outright
6
4.23%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 5RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 5RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 202575, Queens Court, Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6BLFlatsLeasehold£68,500
18 Sept 202570, Monday Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5BGTerracedFreehold£166,000
18 Aug 202573, Stanhope Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5EQTerracedFreehold£144,000
15 Dec 2025Flat 2, The Vicarage, Spring Garden Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5TDFlatsLeasehold£160,000
11 Apr 2025Flat 4, The Vicarage, Spring Garden Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5TDFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the NE4 5RB postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE4 5RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryWestgate Hill Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE4 5RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda ExpressPitt Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BAWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miIceland253 Stanhope Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JTWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTesco ExpressBarrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLakshmi Foods & StoresBeaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JPWalking directions to Lakshmi Foods & Stores
0.3 miBest-One98 - 100 Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JNWalking directions to Best-One

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 5RB, 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)Newcastle City CentreE02007099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 036AE01035617
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NE4 5RB

Is NE4 5RB (Newcastle City Centre) safe?

The area around NE4 5RB 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE4 5RB?

The median sale price around NE4 5RB in Newcastle City Centre is £170,500 (about £173 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE4 5RB?

There are 15 schools close to NE4 5RB, including Moorside Primary School (Requires improvement), Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Outstanding) and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE4 5RB?

The closest station to NE4 5RB is Newcastle, about 1,219 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE4 5RB?

NE4 5RB 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).

Who represents NE4 5RB (Newcastle City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE4 5RB 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).