Postcode NE4 9XE is located in a major urban area, within the Wingrove ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Cowgate area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cowgate is £43,856 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Cowgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,114 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Cowgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cowgate is £43,856 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 9XE.
Cowgate near NE4 9XE 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Wingrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,600 up to £602,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £274,444 |
| Flats | 8 | £94,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £183,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wingrove
In the NE4 9XE postcode area, located within Cowgate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 9XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Netherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Shop Locally | 50 Willow Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9TN | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
| 0.1 mi | Smileys | Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XT | Walking directions to Smileys |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.