Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE26), recorded crime is 65% above the national average, homes sell for around £340,121 on average, there are 6 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 65% above average
- 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
£340,121
Population
23,824
Recorded crime
376.6
Schools
6
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (4 of 10,374) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 NE26, 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 (41 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE26 (May 24–Apr 26, average 228/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 10,214
Owned 78% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE26.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE26: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE26), recorded crime is 65% above the national average, homes sell for around £340,121 on average, there are 6 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 runs at 376.6 per 1,000 properties, 65% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 runs at 376.6 per 1,000 properties, 65% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 sell for around £340,121 on average, based on 386 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (4 of 10,374) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26?
There are 6 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE26, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE26 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).