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Tyne and Wear

Living in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Thinking of moving to Newcastle upon Tyne? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.

5 Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
1.0 Gbps Max broadband

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For hay-fever sufferers

Pollen forecast for Newcastle upon Tyne

Today
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Tue
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Wed
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Thu
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Fri
None
Grass 0 Tree 0 Weed 0

Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).

Local democracy

Local administration around Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle City Council Local council
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Parliamentary constituency
Monument Ward

Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.

On the record

Recent Sold Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne

AddressPriceTypeDate
3B, ST THOMAS TERRACE £115,000 Flat Mar 2024
6A, ST THOMAS TERRACE £280,000 Flat Oct 2022
4A, ST THOMAS TERRACE £269,000 Flat Dec 2020
5A, ST THOMAS TERRACE £297,000 Flat Dec 2014
7A, ST THOMAS TERRACE £170,200 Flat Oct 2013
6A, ST THOMAS TERRACE £256,000 Flat Apr 2008
3A, ST THOMAS TERRACE £192,000 Flat Nov 2003
6A, ST THOMAS TERRACE £163,000 Flat Aug 2003
7B, ST THOMAS TERRACE £167,750 Flat May 2003
3A, ST THOMAS TERRACE £167,500 Flat May 2002

Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.

Education

Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Primary Schools

SchoolOfstedDistance
Moorside Primary School Good 0.7 mi
Christ Church CofE Primary School Not rated 0.7 mi
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School Good 0.7 mi
St Paul's CofE Primary School Not rated 0.7 mi
Westgate Hill Primary Academy Outstanding 0.8 mi
Hawthorn Primary School Not rated 1.0 mi
West Jesmond Primary School Not rated 1.0 mi
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Not rated 1.1 mi
Hotspur Primary School Not rated 1.1 mi

Secondary Schools

SchoolOfstedDistance
North East Futures UTC Not rated 0.8 mi
Connectivity

Broadband in Newcastle upon Tyne

1000 Mbps Max Download
1000 Mbps Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
Superfast Ultrafast Full Fibre (FTTP) Availability
Local life

Local Amenities in Newcastle upon Tyne

Parks & Green Spaces

  • Pitch 0.1 mi
  • Pitch 0.1 mi
  • Park 0.1 mi
  • Pitch 0.1 mi
  • Pitch 0.1 mi

Supermarkets

  • Tsang Foods 0.2 mi
  • JK citimart 0.2 mi
  • HiYoU Oriental Supermarket 0.3 mi
  • Wing Hong Chinese Supermarket 0.5 mi
  • Annam Foods 0.5 mi

Train Stations

  • Manors Rail Station 0.6 mi
  • Newcastle Rail Station 0.7 mi
  • Dunston Rail Station 2.2 mi
  • Metrocentre Rail Station 2.3 mi
  • Heworth Rail Station 3.1 mi

Hospitals & Healthcare

  • The Gait Clinic 0.1 mi
  • Royal Victoria Infirmary 0.1 mi
  • Boots 0.2 mi
  • Boots 0.3 mi
  • Newcastle Medical Centre 0.3 mi

Restaurants

  • McDonald's 0.3 mi
  • The Botanist Newcastle 0.3 mi
  • Tyneside Cinema 0.4 mi
  • Canny Cod 0.5 mi
  • Wylam Brewery 0.6 mi

Cafes

  • Northern Stage 0.2 mi
  • Claremont Teahouse 0.2 mi
  • Marks & Spencer 0.2 mi
  • Magic Hat cafe 0.4 mi
  • Tiny Tiny 0.5 mi

Pubs

  • The Five Swans 0.2 mi
  • The Hancock 0.3 mi
  • Kabannas Newcastle 0.5 mi
  • Cosy Dove 0.6 mi
  • Pitcher & Piano Newcastle 0.9 mi

GP Surgeries

  • The Gait Clinic 0.1 mi
  • M&S Opticians 0.2 mi
  • Newcastle Medical Centre 0.3 mi
  • Sylvia Bland. City Podiatry 0.3 mi
  • Eldon Aesthetics & Surgery Clinic 0.3 mi

Gyms

  • The City Baths, Newcastle 0.3 mi
  • Sport Central 0.5 mi
  • Newcastle Fight Centre 0.8 mi
  • Unity Gym 0.8 mi
  • Yoga X Life Studios Newcastle | Home of Yoga x Life Trainings, Yoga x Life Retreats & The Warriors of Light Trainings 0.8 mi

Pharmacies

  • Boots Pharmacy 0.2 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 0.2 mi
  • Superdrug Pharmacy 0.3 mi
  • Superdrug Pharmacy 0.3 mi
  • Shieldfield Pharmacy 0.8 mi
Planning & heritage

Planning & Heritage in Newcastle upon Tyne

Listed Buildings Nearby: 20
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