Postcode NE6 5XB is located in a major urban area, within the Heaton ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the North Heaton area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Heaton is £54,817 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Iris Brickfield Park.
North Heaton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,114 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
North Heaton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Heaton is £54,817 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from NE6 5XB.
North Heaton near NE6 5XB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iris Brickfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Iris Brickfield Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £199,995 (about £250 per square foot) in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £385,998 | £219 |
| Terraced | 42 | £317,500 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £287,500 | £291 |
| Flats | 79 | £170,000 | £233 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £114,000 | £171,000 | £181,000 |
| 2017 | £113,000 | £200,000 | £189,000 |
| 2018 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £208,000 |
| 2019 | £120,500 | £190,500 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £207,500 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | £130,000 | £225,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £144,000 | £236,500 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £150,000 | £227,500 | £284,285 |
| 2024 | £155,025 | £300,000 | £285,563 |
| 2025 | £170,000 | £294,995 | £306,000 |
| 2026 | £162,000 | £276,000 | £333,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £151 | £164 | £152 |
| 2017 | £157 | £188 | £162 |
| 2018 | £160 | £212 | £180 |
| 2019 | £167 | £215 | £174 |
| 2020 | £170 | £229 | £178 |
| 2021 | £178 | £241 | £200 |
| 2022 | £197 | £249 | £210 |
| 2023 | £202 | £256 | £231 |
| 2024 | £213 | £280 | £241 |
| 2025 | £232 | £296 | £259 |
| 2026 | £233 | £291 | £269 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 5XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | Oceana House, Industry Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5XB | Other | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 197, Coast Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7RR | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 203, Coast Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7RR | Terraced | Freehold | £219,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 97, Benfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5XA | Other | Leasehold | £15,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 101, Benfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5XA | Other | Freehold | £76,000 |
In the NE6 5XB postcode area, located within North Heaton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 5XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cochrane Park Convenience Store | Dimbula Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7RS | Walking directions to Cochrane Park Convenience Store |
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 NE6 5XB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Penny-Evans
Heaton - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE6 5XB records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE6 5XB in North Heaton is £199,995 (about £250 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE6 5XB, including Benfield School (Requires improvement), Ravenswood Primary School (Good) and Walkergate Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 5XB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,114 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 East and Wallsend covering NE6 5XB is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clare Penny-Evans (Labour and Co-operative Party).