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Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 area guide

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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 a good place to live?

In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE71 6), recorded crime is 96% below the national average, homes sell for around £262,829 on average, there are 2 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 5/10, 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.

Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 is rated high. Around 9.6% of properties (296 of 3,077) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 39 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)

1995: £58,836 (28 sales)1996: £64,274 (31 sales)1997: £65,213 (39 sales)1998: £56,140 (47 sales)1999: £68,636 (40 sales)2000: £74,515 (47 sales)2001: £90,400 (33 sales)2002: £89,965 (56 sales)2003: £128,349 (37 sales)2004: £145,459 (51 sales)2005: £140,591 (35 sales)2006: £176,123 (49 sales)2007: £177,487 (55 sales)2008: £198,755 (27 sales)2009: £159,323 (17 sales)2010: £176,484 (32 sales)2011: £141,339 (19 sales)2012: £151,095 (30 sales)2013: £170,569 (35 sales)2014: £293,727 (34 sales)2015: £159,114 (43 sales)2016: £164,263 (39 sales)2017: £193,021 (63 sales)2018: £185,920 (42 sales)2019: £388,383 (44 sales)2020: £228,217 (61 sales)2021: £197,590 (82 sales)2022: £240,940 (91 sales)2023: £246,530 (74 sales)2024: £262,829 (61 sales)2025: £220,912 (57 sales)2026: £219,921 (7 sales) 2026: £219,921 (7 sales) — part year so far £388,383 £56,140 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NE71 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (7 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 2 crimesJun 24: 3 crimesJul 24: 1 crimesAug 24: 2 crimesNov 24: 2 crimesFeb 25: 1 crimesApr 25: 4 crimesMay 25: 2 crimesJun 25: 2 crimesJul 25: 3 crimesAug 25: 3 crimesJan 26: 1 crimesMar 26: 5 crimesApr 26: 2 crimes Apr 26: 2 crimes 5 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NE71 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
57
One-person households
33%
Households with children
16%
Households
2,765

Owned 54% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 33%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NE71 6.

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Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6: frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 a good place to live?

In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE71 6), recorded crime is 96% below the national average, homes sell for around £262,829 on average, there are 2 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6?

Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 runs at 10.5 per 1,000 properties, 96% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 safe?

Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 runs at 10.5 per 1,000 properties, 96% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6?

Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 sell for around £262,829 on average, based on 61 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 is rated high. Around 9.6% of properties (296 of 3,077) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 39 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6?

There are 2 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 a deprived area?

Newcastle upon Tyne NE71 6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).