Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE3), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £309,476 on average, there are 23 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 0% 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
£309,476
Population
71,155
Recorded crime
227.9
Schools
23
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (486 of 26,511) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 171 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 NE3, 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 (197 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE3 (May 24–Jun 26, average 324/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 30,020
Owned 65% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE3.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE3: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE3), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £309,476 on average, there are 23 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 runs at 227.9 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 runs at 227.9 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 sell for around £309,476 on average, based on 860 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (486 of 26,511) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 171 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3?
There are 23 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 (14 primary, 5 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE3, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).