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NE49

HALTWHISTLE

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE49 is the postcode district for HALTWHISTLE, located in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £195,501
1yr change ▲ 46.4%
Crime 92% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£195,501

▲ 46.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

32% below national avg

Crime Rate

6.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

92% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

53 Mbps

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.

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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

£151K £177K £204K £230K £256K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Haltwhistle Primary Academy Primary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

67

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.

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53.0 Mbps

Avg Download

10.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

2%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about NE49 HALTWHISTLE

What is the average house price in NE49 HALTWHISTLE?
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 HALTWHISTLE 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 is the population of NE49 HALTWHISTLE?
The population of NE49 (HALTWHISTLE) is approximately 331,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE49 HALTWHISTLE?
There are 1 schools in or near NE49. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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