NE49 — HALTWHISTLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE49

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE49 is £195,501, which is 26% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE49 cost 31.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE49 have risen 46.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£323,992	25
Semi-detached	£162,815	49
Terraced	£143,727	77
Flat	£81,889	19
All types	£195,501	180

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE49

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

With 6.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE49 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in NE49

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE49 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Haltwhistle Primary Academy	Primary	Outstanding	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE49 are 53.0 Mbps, with 78% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 30% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

53.0 Mbps

Avg Download

10.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE49 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/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

NE49 — HALTWHISTLE

Area Summary

NE49 (HALTWHISTLE) offers affordable property prices (£195,501, 32% below national average), low crime (92% below national average), 1 nearby school, and good broadband connectivity (53 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Average

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE49?

The average house price in NE49 (HALTWHISTLE) is £195,501, based on 180 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 46.4% over the past year.

Is NE49 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE49 is significantly below the national average (6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE49?

There are 1 schools in or near NE49. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE49?

Council tax in NE49 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE49?

The average broadband download speed in NE49 is 53 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 79% of premises, ultrafast to 2%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE49 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE49 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.