Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE20), recorded crime is 51% below the national average, homes sell for around £531,581 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 51% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£531,581
Population
22,211
Recorded crime
112.1
Schools
7
Broadband
27%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 is rated high. Around 7.3% of properties (532 of 7,266) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 77 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 NE20, 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 (44 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE20 (May 24–Apr 26, average 42/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 8,896
Owned 79% · Social rent 5% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE20.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE20: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE20), recorded crime is 51% below the national average, homes sell for around £531,581 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 runs at 112.1 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 runs at 112.1 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 sell for around £531,581 on average, based on 253 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 is rated high. Around 7.3% of properties (532 of 7,266) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 77 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20?
There are 7 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE20, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).