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Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 area guide

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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 a good place to live?

In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE23 7), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £171,642 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 is rated high. Around 3.7% of properties (216 of 5,893) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 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)

1995: £50,066 (106 sales)1996: £48,278 (130 sales)1997: £53,033 (156 sales)1998: £47,322 (152 sales)1999: £48,041 (152 sales)2000: £57,628 (185 sales)2001: £69,271 (282 sales)2002: £85,185 (262 sales)2003: £94,168 (221 sales)2004: £112,267 (204 sales)2005: £117,993 (165 sales)2006: £130,056 (215 sales)2007: £136,839 (227 sales)2008: £138,936 (96 sales)2009: £137,340 (84 sales)2010: £135,727 (99 sales)2011: £121,141 (77 sales)2012: £116,427 (70 sales)2013: £128,915 (96 sales)2014: £137,551 (149 sales)2015: £144,307 (140 sales)2016: £189,866 (132 sales)2017: £156,653 (142 sales)2018: £150,894 (187 sales)2019: £149,393 (152 sales)2020: £750,916 (120 sales)2021: £184,402 (179 sales)2022: £189,695 (130 sales)2023: £261,057 (136 sales)2024: £171,642 (135 sales)2025: £183,452 (139 sales)2026: £240,828 (44 sales) 2026: £240,828 (44 sales) — part year so far £750,916 £47,322 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NE23 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (44 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 77 crimesJun 24: 57 crimesJul 24: 56 crimesAug 24: 53 crimesSep 24: 74 crimesOct 24: 57 crimesNov 24: 59 crimesDec 24: 57 crimesJan 25: 50 crimesFeb 25: 43 crimesMar 25: 51 crimesApr 25: 59 crimesMay 25: 83 crimesJun 25: 64 crimesJul 25: 80 crimesAug 25: 77 crimesSep 25: 60 crimesOct 25: 53 crimesNov 25: 59 crimesDec 25: 48 crimesJan 26: 22 crimesFeb 26: 1 crimesMar 26: 51 crimesApr 26: 58 crimes Apr 26: 58 crimes 83 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NE23 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 56/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
45
One-person households
34%
Households with children
24%
Households
10,308

Owned 62% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 11%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NE23 7.

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Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7: frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 a good place to live?

In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE23 7), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £171,642 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 NE23 7?

Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 runs at 218.9 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 safe?

Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 runs at 218.9 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7?

Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 sell for around £171,642 on average, based on 135 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 is rated high. Around 3.7% of properties (216 of 5,893) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7?

There are 4 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 a deprived area?

Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).