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NE3

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE3 covers NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £308,240
1yr change ▼ 3.3%
Crime 11% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£308,240

▼ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

72.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

11% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

380 Mbps

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.

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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

£301K £304K £306K £309K £312K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

320,605

Population

62

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.

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380.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

NE

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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Frequently Asked Questions about NE3 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

What is the average house price in NE3 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE?
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 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 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 is the population of NE3 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE?
The population of NE3 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) is approximately 320,605 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 24% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE3 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE?
There are 23 schools in or near NE3. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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