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Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 area guide

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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 a good place to live?

In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE28 8), recorded crime is 70% above the national average, homes sell for around £165,693 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 NE28 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 is rated high. Around 4.8% of properties (237 of 4,943) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 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: £40,412 (156 sales)1996: £42,661 (219 sales)1997: £40,372 (156 sales)1998: £43,550 (193 sales)1999: £41,399 (182 sales)2000: £45,049 (180 sales)2001: £47,856 (238 sales)2002: £56,359 (233 sales)2003: £73,782 (234 sales)2004: £96,573 (206 sales)2005: £110,478 (237 sales)2006: £116,370 (303 sales)2007: £129,614 (265 sales)2008: £109,941 (115 sales)2009: £109,770 (86 sales)2010: £111,084 (96 sales)2011: £100,534 (94 sales)2012: £107,158 (90 sales)2013: £107,413 (125 sales)2014: £116,894 (131 sales)2015: £104,952 (140 sales)2016: £123,425 (139 sales)2017: £111,897 (157 sales)2018: £124,003 (191 sales)2019: £123,960 (131 sales)2020: £123,134 (128 sales)2021: £134,388 (168 sales)2022: £151,444 (138 sales)2023: £145,010 (164 sales)2024: £165,693 (179 sales)2025: £172,732 (157 sales)2026: £149,240 (31 sales) 2026: £149,240 (31 sales) — part year so far £172,732 £40,372 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NE28 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 171 crimesJun 24: 168 crimesJul 24: 178 crimesAug 24: 187 crimesSep 24: 114 crimesOct 24: 131 crimesNov 24: 129 crimesDec 24: 100 crimesJan 25: 132 crimesFeb 25: 117 crimesMar 25: 147 crimesApr 25: 145 crimesMay 25: 134 crimesJun 25: 168 crimesJul 25: 152 crimesAug 25: 145 crimesSep 25: 151 crimesOct 25: 119 crimesNov 25: 129 crimesDec 25: 134 crimesJan 26: 32 crimesMar 26: 95 crimesApr 26: 96 crimes Apr 26: 96 crimes 187 32 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NE28 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 134/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
37%
Households with children
25%
Households
8,153

Owned 62% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NE28 8.

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Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8: frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 a good place to live?

In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE28 8), recorded crime is 70% above the national average, homes sell for around £165,693 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 NE28 8?

Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 runs at 455.0 per 1,000 properties, 70% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 safe?

Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 runs at 455.0 per 1,000 properties, 70% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8?

Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 sell for around £165,693 on average, based on 179 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 is rated high. Around 4.8% of properties (237 of 4,943) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8?

There are 3 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 a deprived area?

Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).