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NE4 8DB

Cochrane Street

Elswick

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Overview

Postcode NE4 8DB 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 very high crime levels, with around 139.1 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 North is £38,440 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hodgkin Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
77%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77%

Approximately 77.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 8DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Elswick North near NE4 8DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE4 8DB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

MetroCentre

N/A

Walking directions to MetroCentre

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE4 8DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHodgkin ParkSmallWalking directions to Hodgkin Park
0.3 miBenwell Nature Park - Local Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
11,963.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.4(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.28(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.87(+13%)
Public order
9.8(+20%)
Drugs
9.8(+211%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
47.58%
Bangladeshi
48
14.55%
African
37
11.21%
Other White
24
7.27%
Other Asian
11
3.33%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
35.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
19.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.73%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
94
74.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.11%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.56%
Owns outright
6
4.76%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Elswick

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£87K – £200K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£283,995£260
Terraced16£170,500£142
Semi-Detached17£170,000£195
Flats10£58,500£80

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elswick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 8DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 8DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202636, Nichol Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8BYTerracedFreehold£85,000
08 Aug 202573, Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8BNOtherFreehold£330,000
12 Aug 202599, Ethel Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8QAFlatsLeasehold£47,000
01 Aug 2025125, Ethel Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8QAOtherLeasehold£73,000
01 Aug 2025127, Ethel Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8QAFlatsLeasehold£91,500

Schools

In the NE4 8DB postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE4 8DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCanning Street Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWest Newcastle AcademyFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAtkinson Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 8DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE4 8DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThomas Stores LtdAdelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BAWalking directions to Thomas Stores Ltd
0 miThe Village Supermarket103 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BBWalking directions to The Village Supermarket
0.1 miPolo Market - European Food Store79 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BBWalking directions to Polo Market - European Food Store
0.1 miDrinks Express49 - 53 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BNWalking directions to Drinks Express
0.1 miAsdaAdelaide Shopping Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BEWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE4 8DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Khaled Musharraf

Elswick - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardElswickE05011445
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elswick NorthE02007101
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 038CE01035619
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE4 8DB

Is NE4 8DB (Elswick North) safe?

The area around NE4 8DB records about 139 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE4 8DB?

The median sale price around NE4 8DB in Elswick North is £160,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE4 8DB?

There are 20 schools close to NE4 8DB, including Canning Street Primary School (Good), West Newcastle Academy (Good) and Atkinson Road Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE4 8DB?

The closest station to NE4 8DB is MetroCentre, about 1,436 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE4 8DB?

NE4 8DB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 212 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE4 8DB (Elswick North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE4 8DB is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).