Postcode NE4 8XS 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 Benwell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Hodgkin Park.
Benwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Benwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 8XS.
Benwell near NE4 8XS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hodgkin Park | Large | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hodgkin Park | Small | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.1 mi | Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £179,995 in Elswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £344,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £309,995 |
| Flats | 8 | £56,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £199,950 |
| Terraced | 20 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Elswick
In the NE4 8XS postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 8XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kazy's Store | 154 Armstrong Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8QB | Walking directions to Kazy's Store |
| 0.1 mi | Thomas Stores Ltd | Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to Thomas Stores Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | The Village Supermarket | 103 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Polo Market - European Food Store | 79 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to Polo Market - European Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Benwell Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6LS | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.