Postcode NE4 8XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Benwell & Scotswood 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 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 median sale price in Benwell & Scotswood is £160,000 (around £187 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £134,625 and £210,000. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,694 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from NE4 8XJ.
Elswick North near NE4 8XJ 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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £271,500 | £229 |
| Terraced | 32 | £170,000 | £189 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £160,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 13 | £95,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179,995 | £54,500 | £130,000 | £132,995 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £77,500 | £142,995 | £118,000 |
| 2018 | £193,998 | £102,995 | £134,950 | £115,500 |
| 2019 | £198,495 | £61,500 | £121,500 | £113,000 |
| 2020 | £200,495 | £56,000 | £136,250 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £196,150 | £65,000 | £150,000 | £139,998 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £68,750 | £175,000 | £156,995 |
| 2023 | £239,820 | £68,500 | £167,995 | £157,998 |
| 2024 | £226,449 | £70,000 | £169,995 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £95,000 | £166,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £283,000 | £93,500 | £178,000 | £165,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £86 | £144 | £148 |
| 2017 | £158 | £116 | £150 | £131 |
| 2018 | £176 | £140 | £142 | £134 |
| 2019 | £179 | £90 | £142 | £141 |
| 2020 | £182 | £87 | £149 | £137 |
| 2021 | £184 | £84 | £154 | £157 |
| 2022 | £218 | £113 | £185 | £174 |
| 2023 | £224 | £94 | £188 | £163 |
| 2024 | £241 | £114 | £184 | £173 |
| 2025 | £209 | £125 | £185 | £178 |
| 2026 | £229 | £158 | £193 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 8XJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2026 | 248, Colston Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8UL | Flats | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 40, Springhill Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 184, Condercum Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9JD | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 6, Weidner Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6QQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 8, Weidner Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6QQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the NE4 8XJ postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | 16 plus | Trinity Solutions Academy | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Canning Street Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Nov 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wingrove Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE4 8XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 101 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Watan Foods | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PX | Walking directions to Watan Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 - 161 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Market | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QB | Walking directions to Euro Market |
| 0.2 mi | T's Mini Market | 128 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QA | Walking directions to T's Mini Market |
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 8XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Higgins
Benwell & Scotswood - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE4 8XJ 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around NE4 8XJ in Benwell & Scotswood is £160,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NE4 8XJ, including Trinity Solutions Academy, Canning Street Primary School (Good) and Wingrove Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE4 8XJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE4 8XJ is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Higgins (Labour Party).