Postcode NE4 8SX is located in a major urban area, within the Elswick area 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 median sale price in Elswick is £132,500 (around £123 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £79,500 and £184,000. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 1.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Baxterwood Court Park.
Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,667 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 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 per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from NE4 8SX.
Elswick North near NE4 8SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newcastle located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Baxterwood Court Park | Small | Walking directions to Baxterwood Court Park |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £123 per square foot) in Elswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £276,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £276,995 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £153,000 | £164 |
| Terraced | 19 | £149,500 | £137 |
| Flats | 11 | £60,000 | £96 |
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 | £292,995 | £58,500 | £199,973 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | — | £70,000 | £107,500 | £126,000 |
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 | £260 | £83 | £202 | £150 |
| 2026 | — | £96 | £110 | £117 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 8SX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 247, Wingrove Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9AB | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 261, Wingrove Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9AB | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 270, Wingrove Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9AA | Terraced | Freehold | £227,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 25B, Wingrove Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9BP | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 5, Wingrove Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9BP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the NE4 8SX postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wingrove Primary School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
Wingrove Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 17 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Westgate Hill Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Canning Street Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Nov 2014. | |
Canning Street Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Nov 2014
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE4 8SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tawnies Snack & Drink | 424 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9BN | Walking directions to Tawnies Snack & Drink |
| 0.2 mi | Newcastle Halal Superstore | 20-30 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9HB | Walking directions to Newcastle Halal Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Brighton Food Store | Brighton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5NR | Walking directions to Brighton Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Northeast Halal Food Store | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PT | Walking directions to Northeast Halal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Mill Lane, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6QA | Walking directions to Asda |
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 8SX, 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 8SX 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 8SX in Elswick is £132,500 (about £123 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE4 8SX, including Wingrove Primary School (Good), Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Good) and Canning Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE4 8SX 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 8SX is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).