Postcode NE4 6UH 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 South area. It has very high 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 Elswick South is £31,948 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nuns Moor Park.
Elswick South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 868 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 69.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elswick South is £31,948 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from NE4 6UH.
Elswick South near NE4 6UH 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nuns Moor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nuns Moor Park |
| 0.4 mi | Elswick Park | Medium | Walking directions to Elswick Park |
| 0.3 mi | Baxterwood Court Park | Small | Walking directions to Baxterwood Court 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 6UH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | Lyndhurst, Graingerville South, 435, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8RN | Other | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 5, Wellesley Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5NL | Terraced | Freehold | £346,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | 17, Bentinck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6UT | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 5A, Bentinck Villas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6UR | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 5C2, Bentinck Villas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6UR | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 |
In the NE4 6UH postcode area, located within Elswick South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 6UH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | Mill Lane, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0 mi | Tatay’s Food | Mill Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6QB | Walking directions to Tatay’s Food |
| 0 mi | Bedronska Sklep | 406 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5NH | Walking directions to Bedronska Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Najeb Supermarket | 405 - 409 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6PB | Walking directions to Najeb Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sofi Mini Market | Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6PB | Walking directions to Sofi Mini Market |
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 6UH, 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 6UH 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE4 6UH in Elswick South 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 6UH, including Bahr Academy (Good), Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Moorside Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE4 6UH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 868 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 6UH is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).