NE15 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE15 is £189,922, which is 28% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE15 cost 33.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE15 have risen 3.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£323,762	302
Semi-detached	£174,112	658
Terraced	£143,471	487
Flat	£109,610	183
All types	£189,922	1681

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 48.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE15 has a crime rate well 40% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

15.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE15 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 10 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Newburn Manor Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Lemington Riverside Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bridgewater Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Broadwood Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hadrian School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

320,605

Population

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

24.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE15 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE15 is collected by Newcastle upon Tyne. The Band D rate is £2,182/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE15 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Area Summary

NE15 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) offers affordable property prices (£189,922, 34% below national average), low crime (40% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£230K

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£119K

▼ 5.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE15?

The average house price in NE15 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) is £189,922, based on 1681 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.5% over the past year.

Is NE15 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE15 is significantly below the national average (48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE15?

There are 18 schools in or near NE15. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 10 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in NE15?

Council tax in NE15 is collected by Newcastle upon Tyne. The Band D rate is £2,182 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE15?

The average broadband download speed in NE15 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in NE15 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 320,605.