Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE15), recorded crime is 18% above the national average, homes sell for around £187,063 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (10 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 18% above average
- A Schools91% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£187,063
Population
46,441
Recorded crime
269.7
Schools
18
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (143 of 18,345) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 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 sold price in NE15, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (122 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE15 (May 24–Apr 26, average 263/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 19,868
Owned 61% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE15.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE15: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE15), recorded crime is 18% above the national average, homes sell for around £187,063 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (10 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 runs at 269.7 per 1,000 properties, 18% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 runs at 269.7 per 1,000 properties, 18% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 sell for around £187,063 on average, based on 626 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (143 of 18,345) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15?
There are 18 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 (13 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 any good?
Of the 11 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15, 10 (91%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).