House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
The median price paid for a home in Newcastle upon Tyne was £191,666 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,065 sales. House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne fell 2.7% in the year to September 2026, and are 9.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Newcastle upon Tyne was 23% higher than the median for North East (£156,037). The average private rent in Newcastle upon Tyne was £1,215 a month in August 2026, 9.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Newcastle upon Tyne had 9.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Newcastle upon Tyne stands out
- Rents in Newcastle upon Tyne had the 12th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+9.3%).
House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
The median price paid in Newcastle upon Tyne was £191,666 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,065 sales, or £2,391 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £350,000 | 360 | £3,092 | +1.8% | +12.9% | £297,000 |
| Semi-detached | £205,000 | 952 | £2,437 | −2.4% | +17.1% | £168,000 |
| Terraced | £175,000 | 1,047 | £2,188 | −5.4% | +7.7% | £115,000 |
| Flats | £145,000 | 706 | £2,172 | −0.7% | +15.1% | £97,500 |
Compared with North East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £191,666 | −2.7% | +9.5% | £2,391 | 0.0% |
| North East | £156,037 | −1.9% | +11.5% | £1,926 | −0.4% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Newcastle upon Tyne sold for a median £2,391 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% higher than the figure for North East (£1,926).
Newcastle upon Tyne has the 49th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Its −2.7% change over the year is the 54th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 2nd biggest fall of 12 local authorities in North East.
Rents in Newcastle upon Tyne
The average private rent in Newcastle upon Tyne was £1,215 a month in August 2026, 9.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Newcastle upon Tyne are 42.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Newcastle upon Tyne has the 120th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
How many homes sell in Newcastle upon Tyne
2,574 homes were sold in Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.80 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Newcastle upon Tyne were 1.1% up on the year before and 32.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 49th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd fewest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne
The police recorded 31,662 crimes in Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne fell 17.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 29.1% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.04 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.21 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.36 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.62 |
Newcastle upon Tyne has the 84th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is the 82nd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 82nd |
| Income | 100th |
| Employment | 119th |
| Education and skills | 104th |
| Health | 44th |
| Crime | 51st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 226th |
| Living environment | 86th |
Broadband and mobile in Newcastle upon Tyne
91.2% of premises in Newcastle upon Tyne can get gigabit broadband and 97.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 86.9% can get full fibre, and 0.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 128th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.8% of premises in Newcastle upon Tyne get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Newcastle upon Tyne
In the year ending June 2025, 28,049 people moved to Newcastle upon Tyne from elsewhere in the UK and 30,040 moved away, a net loss of 1,991 (6.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Gateshead 1,894
- North Tyneside 1,871
- County Durham 1,709
Most moved out to
- North Tyneside 3,339
- Gateshead 2,734
- Northumberland 2,404
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Newcastle upon Tyne
How much does a house cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median price paid for a home in Newcastle upon Tyne was £191,666 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £350,000; semi-detached £205,000; terraced £175,000; flats £145,000.
Are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Newcastle upon Tyne fell 2.7%, and over five years it rose 9.5%. Across North East prices fell 1.9% over the same year.
How much is rent in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average private rent in Newcastle upon Tyne was £1,215 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £814; 2 bed £1,007; 3 bed £1,194; 4+ bed £1,837.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Newcastle upon Tyne had 9.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 84th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North East was 9.8. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Newcastle upon Tyne?
86.9% of premises in Newcastle upon Tyne can get full fibre and 91.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Gateshead 10 km
- North Tyneside 11 km
- South Tyneside 16 km
- Sunderland 24 km
- County Durham 39 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.