Living in NE15, Newcastle upon Tyne
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE15 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 £165,550.
What actually sold around NE15
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £128,000 and a range from £40,000 to £346,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 CROFTON WAY, NE15 8QF | semi-detached | £248,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 115 BURNHAM AVENUE, NE15 8QQ | terraced | £155,100 | 2026-05-08 |
| 35 TYNEVALE TERRACE, NE15 8EJ | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 17 APPLE CLOSE, NE15 8TG | flat-maisonette | £47,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 3 MILL VALE, NE15 8HF | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 37 COMBE DRIVE, NE15 8UH | flat-maisonette | £55,000 | 2026-03-31 |
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
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Waverley Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Walbottle Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
25 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 15.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.5% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
143 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE15 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Newcastle upon Tyne's figures.
Common questions about NE15
What is the average house price in NE15?
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 NE15?
Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne are up 6.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE15?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central NE15 in the last 2 years is £128,000, ranging from £40,000 to £346,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE15?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE15, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE15?
143 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE15 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NE15 at risk of flooding?
Central NE15 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 NE15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £128,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 143 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE15 safe?
143 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? NE15 or NE21, NE15 or NE5, NE15 or NE40.
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