Postcode NE98 1YX is located in a major urban area, within the Dene & South Gosforth ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the High Heaton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in High Heaton is £66,545 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
High Heaton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
High Heaton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in High Heaton is £66,545 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE98 1YX.
High Heaton near NE98 1YX 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £308,600 in Dene & South Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £603,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £376,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £156,625 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £303,750 |
| Terraced | 54 | £378,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dene & South Gosforth
In the NE98 1YX postcode area, located within High Heaton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE98 1YX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | 391 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EE | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Etherstone Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7JW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.