NE3 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE3 is £308,240, which is 16% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE3 cost 7.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE3 have fallen 3.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£536,515	243
Semi-detached	£314,531	778
Terraced	£293,948	795
Flat	£170,659	569
All types	£308,240	2455

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE3

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

With 72.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE3 has a crime rate 11% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in NE3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE3 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Archibald First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
South Gosforth First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Regent Farm First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Gosforth Park First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Grange First School	Primary	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 NE3 are 380.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

380.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE3 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

NE3 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Area Summary

NE3 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) offers property prices near the national average (£308,240), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (380 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE2

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

£426K

▲ 0.6% YoY

NE4

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

£215K

▼ 14.5% YoY

NE5

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

£192K

▲ 0.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE3?

The average house price in NE3 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) is £308,240, based on 2455 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.3% over the past year.

Is NE3 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE3 is close to the national average at 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (26.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE3?

There are 23 schools in or near NE3. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE3?

Council tax in NE3 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 NE3?

The average broadband download speed in NE3 is 380 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in NE3 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 320,605.