Postcode NE4 8JE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and no 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 86.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from NE4 8JE.
Benwell near NE4 8JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £133,000 in Elswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £324,995.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £272,995 |
| Flats | 12 | £58,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £141,000 |
10 years price trend in Elswick
In the NE4 8JE postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Johns Primary School | Foundation school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | West Newcastle Academy | Free schools | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Atkinson Road Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.