NE16 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE16 is £229,734, which is 13% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE16 cost 20.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE16 have fallen 7.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£379,376	273
Semi-detached	£210,061	405
Terraced	£162,743	365
Flat	£96,307	120
All types	£229,734	1222

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE16

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

With 12.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE16 has a crime rate well 84% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in NE16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE16 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Swalwell Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Front Street Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Washingwell Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Clover Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Fellside Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE16 are 231.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 79% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

231.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

52%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE16 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332/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

NE16 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Area Summary

NE16 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) offers affordable property prices (£229,734, 20% below national average), low crime (84% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (231 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE15

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

£190K

▲ 3.5% YoY

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£119K

▼ 5.6% YoY

NE18

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£508K

▲ 16.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE16?

The average house price in NE16 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) is £229,734, based on 1222 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.6% over the past year.

Is NE16 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE16 is significantly below the national average (12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE16?

There are 10 schools in or near NE16. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE16?

Council tax in NE16 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE16?

The average broadband download speed in NE16 is 231 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 52%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in NE16 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 202,760.