Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE31), recorded crime is 94% above the national average, homes sell for around £187,931 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (3 of 4 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).
- E Safetycrime 94% above average
- B Schools75% 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
£187,931
Population
30,724
Recorded crime
441.4
Schools
11
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (18 of 12,326) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 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 NE31, 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 (97 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE31 (May 24–Apr 26, average 254/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 13,675
Owned 57% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE31.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE31: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE31), recorded crime is 94% above the national average, homes sell for around £187,931 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 NE31?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 runs at 441.4 per 1,000 properties, 94% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 runs at 441.4 per 1,000 properties, 94% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 sell for around £187,931 on average, based on 401 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (18 of 12,326) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31?
There are 11 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 (6 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE31, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE31 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).