Postcode NE4 8XN 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 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 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hodgkin Park.
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.
Elswick North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 8XN.
Elswick North near NE4 8XN 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hodgkin Park | Small | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (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 | 9 | £260,000 | £229 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £177,995 | £187 |
| Terraced | 32 | £175,500 | £183 |
| Flats | 12 | £108,750 | £155 |
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 | £107,000 | £168,498 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £46,000 | £202,498 | £153,500 |
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 | £130 | £186 | £176 |
| 2026 | £244 | £63 | £200 | £183 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 8XN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 128, Condercum Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9JE | Flats | Leasehold | £44,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 92, Condercum Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9JE | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 36, Nichol Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8BY | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 58, Benwell Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6RR | Terraced | Freehold | £94,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 52, Benwell Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6RR | Terraced | Freehold | £176,000 |
In the NE4 8XN postcode area, located within Elswick North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 8XN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Benwell Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6LS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Thomas Stores Ltd | Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BA | Walking directions to Thomas Stores Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | The Village Supermarket | 103 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Polo Market - European Food Store | 79 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to Polo Market - European Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Večerka | 85 Hampstead Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8AB | Walking directions to Večerka |
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 8XN, 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 8XN 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.
The median sale price around NE4 8XN in Elswick North is £170,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to NE4 8XN, including Canning Street Primary School (Good), Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited (Good) and Trinity Academy Newcastle (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE4 8XN is MetroCentre, about 1,579 m away.
NE4 8XN 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 8XN is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Higgins (Labour Party).