Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE61), recorded crime is 64% below the national average, homes sell for around £302,096 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (8 of 8 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 64% below 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
£302,096
Population
49,872
Recorded crime
81.1
Schools
21
Broadband
78%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (1,433 of 22,963) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 106 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 NE61, 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 (158 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE61 (May 24–Jun 26, average 168/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 21,952
Owned 70% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE61.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE61: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE61), recorded crime is 64% below the national average, homes sell for around £302,096 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (8 of 8 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 runs at 81.1 per 1,000 properties, 64% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 runs at 81.1 per 1,000 properties, 64% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 sell for around £302,096 on average, based on 737 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (1,433 of 22,963) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 106 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61?
There are 21 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 (15 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE61, 8 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE61 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).