Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE16), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, homes sell for around £237,287 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (6 of 6 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 12% 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
£237,287
Population
34,287
Recorded crime
255.3
Schools
11
Broadband
63%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (202 of 13,788) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 178 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 NE16, 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 (78 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE16 (May 24–Jun 26, average 214/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 15,528
Owned 73% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE16.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE16: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE16), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, homes sell for around £237,287 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (6 of 6 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 runs at 255.3 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 runs at 255.3 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 sell for around £237,287 on average, based on 453 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (202 of 13,788) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 178 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16?
There are 11 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 (9 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE16, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).