Postcode NE4 5SU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leazes Park.
Arthur's Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,548 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Arthur's Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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 28 ft away from NE4 5SU.
Arthur's Hill near NE4 5SU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| 0.8 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leazes Park | Large | Walking directions to Leazes Park |
| 0.3 mi | Summerhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerhill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Friends of Summerhill | Small | Walking directions to Friends of Summerhill |
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 5SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | St James Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4ST | Other | Leasehold | £172,100,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 2, Barrack Court, Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6BA | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Flat A, Albion House, St James Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4NF | Other | Freehold | £4,000,000 |
In the NE4 5SU 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 5SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Pitt Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 22 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5SF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Wing Hong Chinese Supermarket | 45-51 Stowell Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4YB | Walking directions to Wing Hong Chinese Supermarket |
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 5SU, 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 5SU records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5SU 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 16 schools close to NE4 5SU, including Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Paul's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Callerton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE4 5SU is Newcastle, about 796 m away.
NE4 5SU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,548 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 5SU 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).