Postcode NE4 5RJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Summerhill Park.
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.
Arthur's Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from NE4 5RJ.
Arthur's Hill near NE4 5RJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Summerhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerhill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Friends of Summerhill | Small | Walking directions to Friends of Summerhill |
| 0.3 mi | Baxterwood Court Park | Small | Walking directions to Baxterwood Court 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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 5RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | 10, Cookson Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5RY | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 305, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 21, York Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 31, Worley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6PW | Terraced | Freehold | £143,500 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 4, Winchester Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6EH | Terraced | Freehold | £875,000 |
In the NE4 5RJ postcode area, located within Arthur's Hill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 5RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 13-17 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6ER | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Back Home International | 289 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6AJ | Walking directions to Back Home International |
| 0.1 mi | Afro Caribbean Food City | Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6AJ | Walking directions to Afro Caribbean Food City |
| 0.1 mi | Gihan Food Store & Bakery | 31 - 33 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6ER | Walking directions to Gihan Food Store & Bakery |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Pitt Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 5RJ, 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 5RJ 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 5RJ in Arthur's Hill is £170,500 (about £173 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE4 5RJ, including St Paul's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE4 5RJ is Newcastle, about 993 m away.
NE4 5RJ 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 5RJ 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).