Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE27), recorded crime is 74% above the national average, homes sell for around £356,388 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 74% 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
£356,388
Population
26,946
Recorded crime
395.4
Schools
5
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (14 of 8,095) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 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 NE27, 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 (67 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE27 (May 24–Apr 26, average 124/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 11,480
Owned 67% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE27.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE27: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE27), recorded crime is 74% above the national average, homes sell for around £356,388 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 runs at 395.4 per 1,000 properties, 74% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 runs at 395.4 per 1,000 properties, 74% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 sell for around £356,388 on average, based on 237 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (14 of 8,095) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27?
There are 5 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE27, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).