Living in NE6, Newcastle upon Tyne
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE6 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 NE6
70 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £99,000 and a range from £35,000 to £238,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GILLIES STREET, NE6 2JP | terraced | £118,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 35 CLEADON STREET, NE6 2HY | semi-detached | £120,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 6 BENSON PLACE, NE6 2QT | terraced | £114,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 174 BENSON ROAD, NE6 2SH | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 145 TUNSTALL AVENUE, NE6 2XN | flat-maisonette | £76,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 20 DUNMORLIE STREET, NE6 2JL | flat-maisonette | £69,500 | 2026-05-15 |
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
77 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Benton Dene Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Western Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
49 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 10 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
10 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Ateres Girls High School, Gateshead Jewish Boarding School, Gateshead Jewish Nursery School, Hopespring Newcastle, Keser Girls School, Keser Torah Boys' School and others.
All 10 fee-paying schools near NE6, 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
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: 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 | 15.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
475 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE6 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 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Newcastle upon Tyne's figures.
Common questions about NE6
What is the average house price in NE6?
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 NE6?
Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne are up 6.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE6?
The median of 70 recorded sales around central NE6 in the last 2 years is £99,000, ranging from £35,000 to £238,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE6?
77 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE6, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE6?
475 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE6 at risk of flooding?
Central NE6 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 NE6 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 £99,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 475 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE6 safe?
475 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE6 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? NE6 or NE98, NE6 or NE7, NE6 or NE2.
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