Postcode NE4 7HX 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 181.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Elswick Park.
Elswick South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 548 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from NE4 7HX.
Elswick South near NE4 7HX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| 0.9 mi | Dunston | N/A | Walking directions to Dunston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 7HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 10, The Cedars, Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DX | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Flat 38, The Cedars, Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DX | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Flat 34, The Cedars, Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DX | Flats | Leasehold | £84,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Flat 76, The Cedars, Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DX | Flats | Leasehold | £107,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Flat 24, The Cedars, Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DX | Flats | Leasehold | £54,000 |
In the NE4 7HX postcode area, located within Elswick South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 7HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iriana | 68 Cambridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7EH | Walking directions to Iriana |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7RW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | LTH Oriental Supermarket | Railway Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7AD | Walking directions to LTH Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Kandola's Convenience Store | 149 Ravensworth Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9AE | Walking directions to Kandola's Convenience Store |
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 7HX, 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 7HX records about 182 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.
The median sale price around NE4 7HX in Elswick South is £160,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NE4 7HX, including St Michael's Catholic Primary School (Good), Riverside Primary Academy (Good) and NCG (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE4 7HX is Newcastle, about 1,383 m away.
NE4 7HX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 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 7HX is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).