Postcode NE4 8AB 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick North has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 8AB.
Elswick North near NE4 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £179,995 in Elswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £344,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £309,995 |
| Flats | 8 | £56,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £199,950 |
| Terraced | 20 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Elswick
In the NE4 8AB postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mini Euro Market | Hampstead Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8AB | Walking directions to Mini Euro Market |
| 0 mi | Večerka | 85 Hampstead Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8AB | Walking directions to Večerka |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Northeast Halal Food Store | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PT | Walking directions to Northeast Halal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Newcastle Halal Superstore | 20-30 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9HB | Walking directions to Newcastle Halal Superstore |
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: 01/01/2026.