Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1), recorded crime is 449% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,215,453 on average, there are 3 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).
- E Safetycrime 449% above average
- 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
£1,215,453
Population
29,366
Recorded crime
1250.0
Schools
3
Broadband
78%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (122 of 13,678) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 74 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 NE1, 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 (26 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 697/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 23
- One-person households
- 51%
- Households with children
- 9%
- Households
- 8,050
Owned 15% · Social rent 39% · Private rent 45%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE1.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE1: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1), recorded crime is 449% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,215,453 on average, there are 3 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 NE1?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 runs at 1250.0 per 1,000 properties, 449% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 runs at 1250.0 per 1,000 properties, 449% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 sell for around £1,215,453 on average, based on 188 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (122 of 13,678) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 74 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1?
There are 3 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 (0 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).