Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE29), recorded crime is 61% above the national average, homes sell for around £201,124 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 10 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 61% 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
£201,124
Population
45,208
Recorded crime
367.9
Schools
13
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (173 of 20,572) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 168 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 NE29, 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 (106 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE29 (May 24–Jun 26, average 387/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 39%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 21,462
Owned 56% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE29.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE29: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE29), recorded crime is 61% above the national average, homes sell for around £201,124 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 10 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 NE29?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 runs at 367.9 per 1,000 properties, 61% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 runs at 367.9 per 1,000 properties, 61% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 sell for around £201,124 on average, based on 764 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (173 of 20,572) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 168 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29?
There are 13 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 (10 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 any good?
Of the 10 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE29, 6 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE29 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).