Postcode NE4 6SN is located in a major urban area, within the Elswick ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Elswick North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Elswick Park.
Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,667 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 6SN.
Elswick North near NE4 6SN 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Elswick Park | Medium | Walking directions to Elswick Park |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Elswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £389,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £283,995 | £260 |
| Terraced | 16 | £170,500 | £142 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £170,000 | £195 |
| Flats | 10 | £58,500 | £80 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £52,750 | £143,000 | £78,000 |
| 2017 | £150,000 | £50,250 | £137,500 | £78,000 |
| 2018 | — | £55,250 | £125,000 | £87,750 |
| 2019 | — | £51,500 | £95,500 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £545,000 | £47,500 | £122,000 | £81,250 |
| 2021 | — | £63,750 | £129,000 | £98,500 |
| 2022 | — | £65,000 | £165,000 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | — | £65,000 | £152,500 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £269,995 | £57,000 | £199,950 | £124,999 |
| 2025 | £311,473 | £58,500 | £199,950 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | — | — | £107,500 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £84 | £82 | £69 |
| 2017 | £55 | £66 | £104 | £85 |
| 2018 | — | £84 | £126 | £76 |
| 2019 | — | £83 | £114 | £80 |
| 2020 | £260 | £71 | £134 | £89 |
| 2021 | — | £78 | £126 | £90 |
| 2022 | — | £96 | £148 | £103 |
| 2023 | — | £89 | £141 | £101 |
| 2024 | £237 | £78 | £196 | £131 |
| 2025 | £259 | £83 | £199 | £136 |
| 2026 | — | — | £110 | £126 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 6SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 7, Marie Curie Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6SS | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 39, Marie Curie Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6SS | Flats | Leasehold | £59,500 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 2, Ashtree Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6ST | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 12, St Michaels Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6AF | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11, St Michaels Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6AF | Flats | Leasehold | £84,000 |
In the NE4 6SN postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 6SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M A Brothers Asian Supermarket | 177 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6SR | Walking directions to M A Brothers Asian Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Mill Lane, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7RW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Saint John's Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7TH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tatay’s Food | Mill Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6QB | Walking directions to Tatay’s Food |
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 6SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Khaled Musharraf
Elswick - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE4 6SN records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE4 6SN in Elswick North is £160,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE4 6SN, including Bahr Academy (Good), St Michael's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hawthorn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE4 6SN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,667 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 6SN is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).