Living in NE1, Newcastle upon Tyne
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE1 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Newcastle upon Tyne: £208,589, up 6.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £151,132.
What actually sold around NE1
14 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £135,000 and a range from £99,000 to £495,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 1 CENTRAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, 93A GREY STREET, NE1 6EG | flat-maisonette | £219,000 | 2026-03-19 |
| 5/5 55 DEGREES NORTH PILGRIM STREET, NE1 6BF | flat-maisonette | £99,000 | 2026-02-09 |
| 77G GRAINGER STREET, NE1 5JF | flat-maisonette | £152,500 | 2026-01-30 |
| 5/23 55 DEGREES NORTH PILGRIM STREET, NE1 6BF | flat-maisonette | £160,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| 77B GRAINGER STREET, NE1 5JF | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2025-09-25 |
| 79 GRAINGER STREET, NE1 5JF | terraced | £495,000 | 2025-07-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
76 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead | Secondary | Outstanding | 3.0 mi |
| Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
45 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 13 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
13 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bahr Academy, Dame Allan's Schools, Gateshead Jewish Boarding School, Gateshead Jewish Nursery School, Hopespring Newcastle, Keser Girls School and others.
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, University of Northumbria At Newcastle.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 32.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1215 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Newcastle upon Tyne's figures.
Common questions about NE1
What is the average house price in NE1?
The average sold price in Newcastle upon Tyne is £208,589 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE1?
Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne are up 6.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE1?
The median of 14 recorded sales around central NE1 in the last 2 years is £135,000, ranging from £99,000 to £495,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE1?
76 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE1, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE1?
1215 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE1 at risk of flooding?
Central NE1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £135,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1215 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE1 safe?
1215 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE1 or NE99, NE1 or NE98, NE1 or NE2.
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