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NE4 8TY

Farndale Road

Elswick

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Overview

Postcode NE4 8TY 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 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Elswick North is £38,440 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from NE4 8TY.

Flood risk

No risk

Elswick North near NE4 8TY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
541
Population density
20,763.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.11(+27%)
Shoplifting
31.29(+167%)
Public order
16.08(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.78(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.47(+18%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
95
17.43%
Other White
78
14.31%
Pakistani
75
13.76%
British
71
13.03%
African
58
10.64%
Total population: 545

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
138
39.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
17.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
58
16.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.14%
Level 3 (A level)
26
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 350

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
104
63.41%
Social rents from council
22
13.41%
Owns outright
12
7.32%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.49%
Other social rented
9
5.49%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Elswick

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£87K – £200K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£283,995£260
Terraced16£170,500£142
Semi-Detached17£170,000£195
Flats10£58,500£80

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elswick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 8TY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 8TY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 2025225, Ellesmere Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8TQOtherFreehold£78,000
24 Nov 2025227, Ellesmere Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8TQFlatsLeasehold£78,000
01 Jul 2025232, Ellesmere Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8TQFlatsLeasehold£55,000
27 Feb 2025221, Ellesmere Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8TQFlatsLeasehold£69,750
24 Sept 2025118, West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9QATerracedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the NE4 8TY postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE4 8TY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusTrinity Solutions AcademyAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableTrinity Post 16 Solutions LimitedSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.1 miNot applicableTrinity Academy NewcastleAcademy special converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 8TY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE4 8TY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM.A.M.West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QAWalking directions to M.A.M.
0.1 miT's Mini Market128 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QAWalking directions to T's Mini Market
0.1 miEuro MarketWest Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QBWalking directions to Euro Market
0.1 miPremierWest Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PYWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miMini Euro MarketHampstead Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8ABWalking directions to Mini Euro Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE4 8TY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Khaled Musharraf

Elswick - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardElswickE05011445
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elswick NorthE02007101
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 038AE01008334
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE4 8TY

Is NE4 8TY (Elswick North) safe?

The area around NE4 8TY records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near NE4 8TY?

The median sale price around NE4 8TY in Elswick North is £160,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE4 8TY?

There are 20 schools close to NE4 8TY, including Trinity Solutions Academy (Good), Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited (Good) and Trinity Academy Newcastle (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE4 8TY?

NE4 8TY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,694 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE4 8TY (Elswick North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE4 8TY is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khaled Musharraf (Green Party).