Postcode NE4 8BN 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 Benwell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 256.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Benwell is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve.
Benwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Benwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 256.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Benwell is £32,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 8BN.
Benwell near NE4 8BN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 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 | 11 | £272,995 |
| Flats | 12 | £54,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £199,950 |
| Terraced | 25 | £136,000 |
10 year median price trend in Elswick
In the NE4 8BN postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 8BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Drinks Express | 49 - 53 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BN | Walking directions to Drinks Express |
| 0 mi | Polo Market - European Food Store | 79 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to Polo Market - European Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Adelaide Shopping Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | The Village Supermarket | 103 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BE | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.