Postcode NE4 8RR 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 146.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Elswick Park.
Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,667 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from NE4 8RR.
Elswick North near NE4 8RR 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Elswick Park | Medium | Walking directions to Elswick Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 8RR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 5, Paignton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8RS | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 65, Dunholme Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6XD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 5, Ilfracombe Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £201,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 5, Clovelly Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8SB | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 2, Eaton Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6XA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £166,000 |
In the NE4 8RR postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 8RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tawnies Snack & Drink | 424 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9BN | Walking directions to Tawnies Snack & Drink |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Mill Lane, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Newcastle Halal Superstore | 20-30 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9HB | Walking directions to Newcastle Halal Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Northeast Halal Food Store | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PT | Walking directions to Northeast Halal Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Večerka | 85 Hampstead Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8AB | Walking directions to Večerka |
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 8RR, 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 8RR records about 146 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 8RR in Elswick North 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 8RR, including Bahr Academy (Good), Wingrove Primary School (Good) and Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE4 8RR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,667 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 8RR is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).