Postcode NE4 8LU 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 235.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Elswick South is £30,200 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Elswick Park.
Elswick South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 315 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 235.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 82.7% 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 of residents in Elswick South is £30,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from NE4 8LU.
Elswick South near NE4 8LU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Elswick Park | Medium | Walking directions to Elswick Park |
| 0.4 mi | Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 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 | 10 | £271,495 |
| Flats | 11 | £52,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £199,950 |
| Terraced | 23 | £141,000 |
10 year median price trend in Elswick
In the NE4 8LU postcode area, located within Elswick South, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Saint John's Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7TH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Sami Swoi - Polish Convenience & Butcher | 369 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8DY | Walking directions to Sami Swoi - Polish Convenience & Butcher |
| 0.3 mi | The Ambassador | Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8LL | Walking directions to The Ambassador |
| 0.3 mi | Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8ED | Walking directions to Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply |
| 0.3 mi | Elswick Convenience Store | 502 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8ED | Walking directions to Elswick Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.