Living in NE3, Newcastle upon Tyne
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE3 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 NE3
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £177,000 and a range from £53,000 to £415,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 WHALTON AVENUE, NE3 3PA | flat-maisonette | £102,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 18 HOLYSTONE AVENUE, NE3 3HN | terraced | £415,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 29 FALSTONE SQUARE, NE3 3NY | semi-detached | £95,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 12 WARKWORTH CRESCENT, NE3 3JA | semi-detached | £245,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 116 PARK AVENUE, NE3 2LH | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 322 KENTON ROAD, NE3 3XJ | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-04-24 |
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
57 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Gosforth Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
33 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 8 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
8 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bahr Academy, Dame Allan's Schools, Hopespring Newcastle, Newcastle High School for Girls GDST, Newcastle Preparatory School, Newcastle School for Boys and others.
All 8 fee-paying schools near NE3, with ages and admissions →
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 | 24.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
222 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE3 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 NE3
What is the average house price in NE3?
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 NE3?
Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne are up 6.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE3?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central NE3 in the last 2 years is £177,000, ranging from £53,000 to £415,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE3?
57 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE3, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE3?
222 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE3 at risk of flooding?
Central NE3 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 NE3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £177,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 222 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE3 safe?
222 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE3 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? NE3 or NE2, NE3 or NE13, NE3 or NE7.
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