Postcode NE4 7LJ 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 158.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elswick South is £31,948 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Summerhill Park.
Elswick South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.2 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from NE4 7LJ.
Elswick South near NE4 7LJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| 0.9 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Summerhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerhill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Redheugh Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Redheugh Bridge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Friends of Summerhill | Small | Walking directions to Friends of Summerhill |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £150,750 in Monument area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 63 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Monument
In the NE4 7LJ postcode area, located within Elswick South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 7LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The College Halal Deli | George Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JN | Walking directions to The College Halal Deli |
| 0.1 mi | Wing Hong Cash & Carry | 55 George Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JN | Walking directions to Wing Hong Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | LTH Oriental Supermarket | Railway Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7AD | Walking directions to LTH Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Gian Supermarket | 26-28 Westmorland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4EG | Walking directions to Gian Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket | Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4HZ | Walking directions to Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.