Postcode NE4 8XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Benwell & Scotswood 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 134.3 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 2 secondary schools in the area.
Elswick North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Elswick North is £30,200 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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £239,248 |
| Flats | 12 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £167,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £151,500 |
10 years price trend in Benwell & Scotswood
In the NE4 8XJ postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.