Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE21), recorded crime is 50% below the national average, homes sell for around £195,448 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 50% 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
£195,448
Population
20,543
Recorded crime
113.2
Schools
6
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 is rated high. Around 7.3% of properties (749 of 10,208) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 247 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 NE21, 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 (69 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 105/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 9,316
Owned 67% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE21.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE21: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE21), recorded crime is 50% below the national average, homes sell for around £195,448 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 runs at 113.2 per 1,000 properties, 50% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 runs at 113.2 per 1,000 properties, 50% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 sell for around £195,448 on average, based on 334 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 is rated high. Around 7.3% of properties (749 of 10,208) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 247 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21?
There are 6 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE21, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).