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NE4 7AH

Brunel Street

Elswick

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Detailed insights for NE4 7AH

Overview

Postcode NE4 7AH 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 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Summerhill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
73.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Elswick South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elswick South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.1%

Approximately 73.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Elswick South is £31,948 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from NE4 7AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Elswick South near NE4 7AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE4 7AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE4 7AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSummerhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Summerhill Park
0.4 miRedheugh Bridge ParkSmallWalking directions to Redheugh Bridge Park
0.5 miFriends of SummerhillSmallWalking directions to Friends of Summerhill

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
976.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.57(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.45(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.89(-50%)
Public order
10.89(+33%)
Vehicle crime
10.89(+165%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
56.15%
African
44
14.62%
Other Asian
26
8.64%
Chinese
16
5.32%
Other
15
4.98%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
30.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.16%
Level 3 (A level)
20
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
84
70.59%
Owns outright
15
12.61%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.04%
Other social rented
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Elswick

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£87K – £200K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£283,995£260
Terraced16£170,500£142
Semi-Detached17£170,000£195
Flats10£58,500£80

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elswick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 7AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 7AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Tyneside Timber & Hardware, Maiden Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7AQOtherFreehold£640,000
24 Nov 202524, Ivy Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DRTerracedFreehold£135,000
14 Mar 202539, Cambridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7HJTerracedFreehold£110,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 10, The Cedars, Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DXFlatsLeasehold£85,000
21 Jan 2026Flat 38, The Cedars, Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DXFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the NE4 7AH postcode area, located within Elswick South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE4 7AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusNCGFurther education

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCallerton AcademyFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 7AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE4 7AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLTH Oriental SupermarketRailway Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7ADWalking directions to LTH Oriental Supermarket
0.2 miIriana68 Cambridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7EHWalking directions to Iriana
0.3 miThe College Halal Deli53 George Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JNWalking directions to The College Halal Deli
0.3 miWing Hong Cash & Carry55 George Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JNWalking directions to Wing Hong Cash & Carry
0.3 miMorrisons DailyWestmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7RWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE4 7AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Khaled Musharraf

Elswick - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardElswickE05011445
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elswick SouthE02007104
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 041BE01008438
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NE4 7AH

Is NE4 7AH (Elswick South) safe?

The area around NE4 7AH records about 138 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE4 7AH?

The median sale price around NE4 7AH in Elswick South is £160,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE4 7AH?

There are 16 schools close to NE4 7AH, including NCG (Good), Callerton Academy (Good) and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE4 7AH?

The closest station to NE4 7AH is Newcastle, about 955 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE4 7AH?

NE4 7AH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 791 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE4 7AH (Elswick South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE4 7AH is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).

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