Newcastle Upon Tyne property guide
The North East's principal market, from Tyneside flats to Gosforth semis.
This guide brings together the latest property, schools and crime data for Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear. Figures cover the 12 months to the end of June 2026 and are sourced from HM Land Registry, Police.uk and the DfE schools register. Trains reach London King's Cross in about 2 hours 50 minutes.
About Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle's signature stock is the Tyneside flat, a pair of single-storey flats behind one front door. Jesmond and Gosforth carry the premium, while the East End and outer west stay affordable.
Two universities, a large hospital trust and a growing tech sector employ much of the city. The Metro links the centre to the coast and Gateshead.
House prices in Newcastle Upon Tyne
The median sale price in Newcastle Upon Tyne over the last 12 months was £195,000, across 2,883 recorded transactions. That is 1.0% lower than the previous 12 months.
Terraced homes were the most-traded type in Newcastle Upon Tyne, accounting for 958 of the period's sales at a median of £171,000.
Median price by property type, last 12 months
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £362,000 | 400 |
| Semi-detached | £215,000 | 891 |
| Terraced | £171,000 | 958 |
| Flat | £130,000 | 560 |
| Other | £190,000 | 74 |
Schools in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne has 128 open schools recorded in the DfE register, including 77 primary, 15 secondary and 22 with a sixth form or 16-plus provision.
Nearest secondary schools to Newcastle Upon Tyne centre
| School | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School | NE4 9YH | 2.2 km |
| Jesmond Park Academy | NE7 7DP | 2.5 km |
| North East Futures UTC | NE1 3AS | 2.6 km |
| Gosforth Academy | NE3 2JH | 2.6 km |
| St Mary's Catholic School | NE7 7PE | 2.9 km |
Crime in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, the largest reported categories over the last 12 months were violence and sexual offences (27.6%), anti-social behaviour (17.1%) and public order (9.5%).
Largest reported categories, last 12 months
| Category | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27.6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17.1% |
| Public order | 9.5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9.4% |
| Other theft | 8.1% |
Postcode districts in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reported incident counts vary across postcode districts within the Newcastle Upon Tyne boundary, partly reflecting where Police.uk anonymises locations and partly reflecting genuine differences in foot traffic and population density.
| Postcode district | Reports (12m) |
|---|---|
| NE12 | 36,066 |
| NE13 | 36,066 |
| NE15 | 36,066 |
| NE16 | 36,066 |
| NE17 | 36,066 |
Living near Newcastle Upon Tyne
Nearby towns include Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields, Houghton Le Spring and North Shields.
- Sunderland
- Gateshead
- South Shields
- Houghton Le Spring
- North Shields
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Upon Tyne
Planning applications near Newcastle Upon Tyne
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