Postcode NE4 8RS 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 210.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Elswick North is £30,200 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Elswick North is £30,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 8RS.
Elswick North near NE4 8RS 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.
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 8RS 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 8RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tawnies Snack & Drink | 424 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9BN | Walking directions to Tawnies Snack & Drink |
| 0.2 mi | Večerka | 85 Hampstead Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8AB | Walking directions to Večerka |
| 0.2 mi | Newcastle Halal Superstore | 20-30 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9HB | Walking directions to Newcastle Halal Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Euro Market | Hampstead Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8AB | Walking directions to Mini Euro Market |
| 0.2 mi | Northeast Halal Food Store | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PT | Walking directions to Northeast Halal Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.