Postcode NE4 8QA 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 189.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 0.8 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.
Benwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 53 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 189.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from NE4 8QA.
Benwell near NE4 8QA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hodgkin Park | Small | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.2 mi | Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £283,995 | £260 |
| Terraced | 16 | £170,500 | £142 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £170,000 | £195 |
| Flats | 10 | £58,500 | £80 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 8QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | 99, Ethel Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8QA | Flats | Leasehold | £47,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 125, Ethel Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8QA | Other | Leasehold | £73,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 127, Ethel Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8QA | Flats | Leasehold | £91,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 245, Clara Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8PY | Flats | Leasehold | £67,500 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 129, Joan Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8QN | Flats | Leasehold | £57,000 |
In the NE4 8QA 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 8QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Village Supermarket | 103 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.1 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 | Thomas Stores Ltd | Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BA | Walking directions to Thomas Stores Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | Kazy's Store | 154 Armstrong Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8QB | Walking directions to Kazy's Store |
| 0.1 mi | Drinks Express | 49 - 53 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BN | Walking directions to Drinks Express |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE4 8QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Khaled Musharraf
Elswick - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE4 8QA records about 189 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.
The median sale price around NE4 8QA in Benwell is £160,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE4 8QA, including West Newcastle Academy (Good), Atkinson Road Primary Academy (Good) and Canning Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE4 8QA is MetroCentre, about 1,277 m away.
NE4 8QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 53 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE4 8QA is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).