Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE12), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £213,593 on average, there are 17 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£213,593
Population
44,203
Recorded crime
260.2
Schools
17
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (107 of 19,684) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 31 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in NE12, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (138 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 296/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 19,897
Owned 65% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE12.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE12: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE12), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £213,593 on average, there are 17 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 runs at 260.2 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 runs at 260.2 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 sell for around £213,593 on average, based on 578 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (107 of 19,684) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 31 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12?
There are 17 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 (11 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).