NE20 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE20 is £547,905, which is 107% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE20 cost 90.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE20 have risen 6.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£678,929	443
Semi-detached	£359,712	103
Terraced	£330,781	41
Flat	£185,297	93
All types	£547,905	701

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE20

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE20 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in NE20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE20 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Emily Wilding Davison School	Other	Good	mi
Ponteland Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Belsay Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ponteland Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Darras Hall Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	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 NE20 are 135.0 Mbps, with 90% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 52% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

135.0 Mbps

Avg Download

24.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

77%

Superfast Coverage

26%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE20 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

NE20 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Area Summary

NE20 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) offers above-average property prices (£547,905, 91% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (135 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£340K

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£180K

▼ 11.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE20?

The average house price in NE20 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) is £547,905, based on 701 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 91% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.6% over the past year.

Is NE20 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE20 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE20?

There are 7 schools in or near NE20. 71% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE20?

Council tax in NE20 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 NE20?

The average broadband download speed in NE20 is 135 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 77% of premises, ultrafast to 26%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in NE20 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 320,605.