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.
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.
Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 116 ft away from NE4 5RB.
Newcastle City Centre near NE4 5RB 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 £170,500 (about £173 per square foot) in Arthur's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £175,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 1 | £68,500 | £77 |
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 | — | £157,000 |
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 | — | £164 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 5RB.
| 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 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Flat 4, The Vicarage, Spring Garden Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5TD | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the NE4 5RB postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 5RB
| 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 | Tesco Express | Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lakshmi Foods & Stores | Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JP | Walking directions to Lakshmi Foods & Stores |
| 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 5RB, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to NE4 5RB is Newcastle, about 1,219 m away.
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).
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).