Living in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in Tyne and Wear.
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city. It is known for its strong high street. Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle, is a city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England. It is England's northernmost city, located on the River Tyne's northern bank opposite Gateshe…
Where is Newcastle upon Tyne?
- Type of place
- City
- County
- Tyne and Wear
- Region
- North East
- Nation
- England
Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Good value for the region
- Typical sale price: around £183k (median of 5,090 sales across the built-up area)
What Newcastle upon Tyne is known for
- Strong high street
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Newcastle upon Tyne like to live in?
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city. It is known for its strong high street. Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle, is a city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 103.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026.
What is Newcastle upon Tyne known for?
Newcastle upon Tyne is known for strong high street, riverfront.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne good for families?
Families in Newcastle upon Tyne have 38 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 103.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Newcastle upon Tyne is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Newcastle upon Tyne likely to suit?
Newcastle upon Tyne may suit people who value 38 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Schools here perform strongly. Newcastle upon Tyne has 38 rated schools within reach.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 103.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Newcastle upon Tyne is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is Newcastle upon Tyne?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne typically sell for around £183k, which is good value for the region. Median of 5,090 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in Tyne and Wear, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.