Postcode NE4 7LH is located in a major urban area, within the Monument 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Elswick Park.
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.
Elswick South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 89.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 7LH.
Elswick South near NE4 7LH 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Elswick Park | Medium | Walking directions to Elswick Park |
| 0.2 mi | Summerhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerhill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Redheugh Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Redheugh Bridge Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 (about £219 per square foot) in Monument area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £920,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £875,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 66 | £142,500 | £217 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £120,625 | £217,500 |
| 2017 | £154,950 | £236,000 |
| 2018 | £137,500 | £262,500 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £490,000 |
| 2020 | £170,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | £168,750 | £413,000 |
| 2022 | £137,500 | £210,500 |
| 2023 | £135,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £142,500 | £315,000 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £150,000 | £875,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £133 |
| 2017 | £214 | £161 |
| 2018 | £208 | £164 |
| 2019 | £201 | £209 |
| 2020 | £222 | £206 |
| 2021 | £203 | £237 |
| 2022 | £219 | £212 |
| 2023 | £227 | £199 |
| 2024 | £216 | £204 |
| 2025 | £217 | £203 |
| 2026 | £200 | £286 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 7LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 90, Houston Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6JB | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 25, Victoria Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7JU | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 15, Blandford Court, Westmorland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6EF | Flats | Leasehold | £117,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 14, Blandford Court, Westmorland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6EF | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 10, Blandford Court, Westmorland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6EF | Flats | Leasehold | £112,000 |
In the NE4 7LH postcode area, located within Elswick South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 7LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wing Hong Cash & Carry | 55 George Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JN | Walking directions to Wing Hong Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | The College Halal Deli | 53 George Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JN | Walking directions to The College Halal Deli |
| 0.2 mi | Gihan Food Store & Bakery | 31 - 33 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6ER | Walking directions to Gihan Food Store & Bakery |
| 0.2 mi | Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket | 35 Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4HZ | Walking directions to Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | LTH Oriental Supermarket | Railway Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7AD | Walking directions to LTH Oriental 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 7LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nabeela Ali
Monument - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE4 7LH 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.
The median sale price around NE4 7LH in Elswick South is £147,500 (about £219 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE4 7LH, including NCG (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 7LH is Newcastle, about 741 m away.
NE4 7LH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE4 7LH is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).