Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6), recorded crime is 139% above the national average, homes sell for around £188,577 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 139% above average
- C Schools67% 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
£188,577
Population
52,451
Recorded crime
543.7
Schools
17
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (27 of 27,613) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 22 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 NE6, 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 (152 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE6 (May 24–Jun 26, average 630/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 38%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 23,516
Owned 37% · Social rent 40% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE6.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE6: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6), recorded crime is 139% above the national average, homes sell for around £188,577 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 runs at 543.7 per 1,000 properties, 139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 runs at 543.7 per 1,000 properties, 139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 sell for around £188,577 on average, based on 681 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (27 of 27,613) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 22 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6?
There are 17 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 (13 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE6, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).