Living in NE5, Newcastle upon Tyne
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE5 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 NE5
120 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £136,000 and a range from £39,999 to £595,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 BEAUMONT TERRACE, NE5 5JP | terraced | £135,000 | 2026-06-24 |
| 10 ROWEDGE WALK, NE5 5JE | terraced | £163,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 43 FOURSTONES, NE5 2PR | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 95 FAIRSPRING, NE5 2PY | terraced | £75,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 5 LONGHIRST, NE5 2YR | terraced | £97,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 91 BEAUMONT TERRACE, NE5 5JQ | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-05-01 |
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
48 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Cheviot Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Callerton Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Broadwood Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
35 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Dame Allan's Schools.
All 1 fee-paying schools near NE5, 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.
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 | 15.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 11.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
328 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE5 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Newcastle upon Tyne's figures.
Common questions about NE5
What is the average house price in NE5?
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 NE5?
Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne are up 6.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE5?
The median of 120 recorded sales around central NE5 in the last 2 years is £136,000, ranging from £39,999 to £595,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE5?
48 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE5, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE5?
328 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE5 at risk of flooding?
Central NE5 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 NE5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £136,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 328 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE5 safe?
328 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE5 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? NE5 or NE15, NE5 or NE4, NE5 or NE3.
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