Postcode sector · NE24 4

Is Newsham a good place to live?

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In Newsham (NE24 4), recorded crime is 25% above the national average, homes sell for around £198,500 on average, there are 5 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

D Safetycrime 25% above 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
£198,500
from 271 sales
Population
17,741
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
333.3
per 1,000 · +25% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
93%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Newsham NE24 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newsham NE24 4 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (19 of 5,414) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 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 NE24 4, 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 (38 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in NE24 4 (May 24–Jun 26, average 94/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 7,542

Owned 57% · Social rent 29% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NE24 4.

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Newsham NE24 4: frequently asked questions

Is Newsham NE24 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Newsham NE24 4?

Recorded crime in Newsham NE24 4 runs at 333.3 per 1,000 properties, 25% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Newsham NE24 4 safe?

Crime in Newsham NE24 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newsham NE24 4 runs at 333.3 per 1,000 properties, 25% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Newsham NE24 4?

Homes in Newsham NE24 4 sell for around £198,500 on average, based on 271 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Newsham NE24 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newsham NE24 4 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (19 of 5,414) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Newsham NE24 4?

There are 5 schools in Newsham NE24 4 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Newsham NE24 4 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Newsham NE24 4, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Newsham NE24 4 a deprived area?

Newsham NE24 4 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).