Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE40), recorded crime is 14% below the national average, homes sell for around £211,642 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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.
Avg sold price
£211,642
Population
23,185
Recorded crime
196.9
Schools
7
Broadband
84%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (9 of 8,380) 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 average (mean) sold price in NE40, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (61 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE40 (May 24–Apr 26, average 100/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
- 26%
- Households
- 10,301
Owned 73% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE40.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE40: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE40), recorded crime is 14% below the national average, homes sell for around £211,642 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 runs at 196.9 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 runs at 196.9 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 sell for around £211,642 on average, based on 346 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (9 of 8,380) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40?
There are 7 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE40 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).