Area Guide – Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)

Living in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)

Crime levels in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) are above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, strong local rail connectivity, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)

Is Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) a good place to live?

Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) has crime levels above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and strong rail connectivity.

Are there good schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Above England average (115 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Christ Church CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Moorside Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Our Lady and St Anne's RC Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
St Paul's CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.8 mi
Callerton Academy	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
Discovery School	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Newcastle Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	0.8 mi
North East Futures UTC	Secondary	Requires Improvement	0.8 mi
Westgate Hill Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Westgate Hill Primary Academy	Primary	Outstanding	0.8 mi
NCG	16 plus	Not rated	0.9 mi
Newcastle College	16 plus	Not rated	0.9 mi
Westgate Hill Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
West Jesmond Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
West Jesmond Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
West Jesmond Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.9 mi
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Catherine's RC Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Ashfield Nursery School	Nursery	Good	1.0 mi
Hawthorn Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Hotspur Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Gateshead College	16 plus	Not rated	1.1 mi
St Mary's CofE Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Wingrove Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Wingrove Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
St Michael's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
St Michael's RC Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Michael's RC Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Mary Trevelyan Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi

directions_railway Transport Strong rail connectivity with 15 stations within 2 miles

Station	Distance
Haymarket (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	0.2 mi
St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	0.3 mi
Monument (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	0.4 mi
Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	0.6 mi
Manors (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	0.6 mi
Manors Rail Station	0.6 mi
Central Station (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	0.6 mi
Newcastle Rail Station	0.7 mi
West Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	1.1 mi
Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	1.3 mi
Byker (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	1.5 mi
Ilford Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	1.5 mi
Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	1.8 mi
Chillingham Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	1.8 mi
South Gosforth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)	2.0 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £175,000 across 6,587 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 60 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
NORTH OF TYNE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
NEWCASTLE GP IN A&E SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CHILDRENS OUTPATIENTS	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
RESPIRATORY VIRTUAL WARD - NUTH	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
NEWCASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BOOTS	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
SAVILLE MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ADDICTIONS SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
APPLIANCE FORMS PS25	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
THORNFIELDS MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
CRUDDAS PARK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
CRUDDAS PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
HOLLY MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
GOSFORTH JESMOND HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
DILSTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
DILSTON MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
PROSPECT MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
PROSPECT MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
GATESHEAD C.A.S.H SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MILLENNIUM FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MARIE CURIE HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
NEWCASTLE EAGLES BASKETBALL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
NEWCASTLE EAGLES BASKETBALL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
NEWCASTLE EAGLES BASKETBALL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
JOSEPH COWEN HEALTH CARE CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
JESMOND HEALTH PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
GATESHEAD RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP-CGL	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
MOLINEUX STREET NHS CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
THORNFIELD MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
NEWCASTLE GP IN MOLINEUX WIC	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
MOLINEUX STREET MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HEATON ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
ROSEWORTH SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
GLENPARK & TEAMS MEDICAL SERVICE - TEAMS MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
BEWICK ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SECOND STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
JESMOND LOWER GOSFORTH - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
THE GROVE MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
FARAH CHEMISTS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
BIRTLEY AND CENTRAL GATESHEAD PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
OXFORD TCE & RAWLING RD MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
FENHAM HALL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
BIDDLESTONE HEALTH GROUP	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
PONTELAND RD WIC	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HOLMSIDE MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
OXFORD TERRACE AND RAWLING ROAD MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
RAWLING RD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
RAWLING RD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
RAWLING RD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
NEWCASTLE HOSPITALS COMMUNITY HEALTH	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
NEWCASTLE RHEUMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
GLENPARK & TEAMS MEDICAL SERVICES	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
GATESHEAD INNER WEST PCN LTD	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
GLENPARK MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
ROYAL VICTORIA INFIRMARY	A&E Hospital	0.1 mi
QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	3.1 mi

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What is crime like in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)?

Crime levels in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) are above the England average (115 vs 81 per 1,000).

Are there good schools near Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)?

There are 30 schools within 2 miles of Newcastle upon Tyne (NE), including 2 Outstanding and 10 Good schools.

How good is the transport in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)?

Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) has strong rail connectivity with 15 stations within 2 miles.

What are house prices like in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)?

The median sold price in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) over the past 12 months is £175,000, based on 6,587 sales.

Is Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) at risk of flooding?

Flood risk is generally low across much of the area. Check GOV.UK for street-level flood risk.

Is there train noise in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)?

Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE). Use the noise map to check specific locations.

What is the air quality like in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)?

Air quality in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) is rated good (PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³). Conditions can vary from street to street.

Is there good healthcare access in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE)?

Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) has 60 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach.

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