Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE23), recorded crime is 26% above the national average, homes sell for around £208,436 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (3 of 4 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).
- D Safetycrime 26% above average
- B Schools75% 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
£208,436
Population
48,653
Recorded crime
286.4
Schools
17
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (258 of 22,459) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 63 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 NE23, 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 (149 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE23 (May 24–Jun 26, average 275/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 21,799
Owned 66% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE23.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE23: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE23), recorded crime is 26% above the national average, homes sell for around £208,436 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 NE23?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 runs at 286.4 per 1,000 properties, 26% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 runs at 286.4 per 1,000 properties, 26% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 sell for around £208,436 on average, based on 832 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (258 of 22,459) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 63 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23?
There are 17 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 (12 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).