Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE28), recorded crime is 60% above the national average, homes sell for around £173,980 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 60% above average
- C Schools60% 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
£173,980
Population
50,881
Recorded crime
364.3
Schools
17
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (278 of 25,580) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 90 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 NE28, 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 (150 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE28 (May 24–Jun 26, average 438/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 23,579
Owned 54% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE28.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE28: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE28), recorded crime is 60% above the national average, homes sell for around £173,980 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 runs at 364.3 per 1,000 properties, 60% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 runs at 364.3 per 1,000 properties, 60% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 sell for around £173,980 on average, based on 841 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (278 of 25,580) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 90 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28?
There are 17 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 (13 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE28, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).