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.
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Local administration around Newcastle upon Tyne
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Nearest GP surgeries to Newcastle upon Tyne
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Medical Centre | Hotspur Way, Intu Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.2 mi | 0191 2322973 |
| Saville Medical Group | 7 Saville Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.4 mi | 0191 2324274 |
| Cruddas Park Surgery | 178 Westmorland Road, Cruddas Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.9 mi | 0191 2261414 |
| Dilston Medical Centre | 23 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.9 mi | 0191 2196975 |
| Elswick Family Practice | Meldon Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 1.1 mi | 0191 2986060 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Newcastle upon Tyne
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 150 Northumberland Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.2 mi | 0191 2305211 |
| Boots | Hotspur Way, Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.3 mi | 0191 2329844 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 72-76 Northumberland Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.3 mi | 0191 2324308 |
| Boots | 35 Blackett Street, Intu Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.3 mi | 0191 2324423 |
| Cockerton Pharmacy | 141 Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.8 mi | 01912 733030 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Newcastle upon Tyne
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Leazes Park Road (dental Practice) | Dental Surgery, 50 Leazes Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.2 mi | |
| St Mary's Dental Practice | 3 St. Marys Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.2 mi | |
| Newcastle Dental Care | 11 Ridley Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.2 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 23 Leazes Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.2 mi | |
| The Cosmetic Dental Clinic | 2 Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 32, BLENHEIM HOUSE, 145 - 147, WESTGATE ROAD | £170,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| APARTMENT 813, THE BAR, ST JAMES GATE | £110,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 17, THE CHARE | £120,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 14, CHARLOTTE MEWS | £82,350 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| APARTMENT 24, WATERLOO HOUSE, THORNTON STREET | £212,000 | Flat | Jan 2026 |
| 40, CITYGATE, BATH LANE | £157,000 | Flat | Jan 2026 |
| 3, BREWERY STABLES, BLANDFORD SQUARE | £222,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
| 44B, LEAZES TERRACE | £300,000 | Flat | Nov 2025 |
| 16, THE MEWS | £155,000 | Flat | Nov 2025 |
| 46B, LEAZES TERRACE | £325,000 | Flat | Nov 2025 |
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Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North East Futures UTC | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
Broadband in Newcastle upon Tyne
Local Amenities in Newcastle upon Tyne
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Park 0.1 mi
- St Thomas' Green 0.2 mi
- Leazes Park 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 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
- Newcastle Medical Centre 0.3 mi
- Superdrug 0.3 mi
Area Profile for Newcastle upon Tyne
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