Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE42), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £235,353 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 19% 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
£235,353
Population
17,279
Recorded crime
184.8
Schools
8
Broadband
74%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 is rated high. Around 2.5% of properties (167 of 6,647) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 31 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 NE42, 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 (45 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE42 (May 24–Jun 26, average 67/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 7,580
Owned 67% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE42.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE42: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE42), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £235,353 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 runs at 184.8 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 runs at 184.8 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 sell for around £235,353 on average, based on 184 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 is rated high. Around 2.5% of properties (167 of 6,647) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 31 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42?
There are 8 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 (5 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE42, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE42 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).