Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE8), recorded crime is 112% above the national average, homes sell for around £169,076 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 112% above 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
£169,076
Population
40,089
Recorded crime
482.3
Schools
18
Broadband
76%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (87 of 18,007) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 45 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 NE8, 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 (130 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 411/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 42%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 17,809
Owned 36% · Social rent 32% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE8.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE8: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE8), recorded crime is 112% above the national average, homes sell for around £169,076 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 runs at 482.3 per 1,000 properties, 112% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 runs at 482.3 per 1,000 properties, 112% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 sell for around £169,076 on average, based on 562 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (87 of 18,007) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 45 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8?
There are 18 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 (8 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE8, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).