Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE38), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £199,975 on average, there are 16 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 10% below 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
£199,975
Population
35,483
Recorded crime
204.0
Schools
16
Broadband
78%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (46 of 15,803) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 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 NE38, 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 (86 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE38 (May 24–Jun 26, average 156/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 15,656
Owned 66% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE38.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE38: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE38), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £199,975 on average, there are 16 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 runs at 204.0 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 runs at 204.0 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 sell for around £199,975 on average, based on 354 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (46 of 15,803) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38?
There are 16 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 (11 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE38, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).