Is Heaton a good place to live?
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In Heaton (NE6 5), recorded crime is 34% above the national average, homes sell for around £213,436 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 34% above average
- A Floodnone risk
- How we grade →
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
£213,436
Population
18,979
Recorded crime
358.7
Schools
4
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Heaton NE6 5
Heaton NE6 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,488 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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 NE6 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (69 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 NE6 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 89/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 29
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 15%
- Households
- 8,328
Owned 41% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 37%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE6 5.
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Heaton NE6 5: frequently asked questions
Is Heaton NE6 5 a good place to live?
In Heaton (NE6 5), recorded crime is 34% above the national average, homes sell for around £213,436 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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 Heaton NE6 5?
Recorded crime in Heaton NE6 5 runs at 358.7 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Heaton NE6 5 safe?
Crime in Heaton NE6 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Heaton NE6 5 runs at 358.7 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Heaton NE6 5?
Homes in Heaton NE6 5 sell for around £213,436 on average, based on 329 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Heaton NE6 5 at risk of flooding?
Heaton NE6 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,488 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Heaton NE6 5?
There are 4 schools in Heaton NE6 5 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Heaton NE6 5 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Heaton NE6 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Heaton NE6 5 a deprived area?
Heaton NE6 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).