Newcastle upon Tyne
North-east England’s main city
Newcastle upon Tyne is the main city in north-east England, on the River Tyne, with two universities.
3,179
Sales, Last 12 Months
£202,000
Median Sale Price
Where people buy
Apartments line the Quayside and surround the city centre, with Ouseburn a popular creative district. Jesmond and Gosforth are the established, higher-priced areas, and Heaton and Sandyford are popular with students and young professionals.
What drives demand
Newcastle has two universities, a large student population and is the main employment centre for the north-east. Prices are low compared with most large English cities.
Practical points for overseas buyers
Traditional two-storey “Tyneside flats” are common here and work differently from ordinary flats, so ask a solicitor about ownership and repairs. Check student-let licensing rules before buying a shared house. The 2% non-resident stamp duty surcharge applies.
Newcastle upon Tyne property prices
3,179
Sales in the last 12 months
£202,000
Median sale price
-3.3%
Change over about 3 years
Median sale price, by month
Sales per month
How Newcastle upon Tyne ranks
Each axis is its rank among English and Welsh districts (10 = top). A ranking of data, not a recommendation.
| Property type | Median sale price | Sales (12 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £150,000 | 711 |
| Terraced | £186,500 | 1,004 |
| Semi-detached | £215,000 | 1,010 |
| Detached | £345,975 | 454 |
Compare Newcastle upon Tyne with
Median price, 2015 to 2025
Newcastle upon Tyne’s annual median rose 37% over the period, from £151,950 to £208,000. Its latest median is 30% below England & Wales (£290,000).
Prices by postcode district
The busiest parts of Newcastle upon Tyne over the last 12 months.
| Postcode | Median price | Sales | Flats |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE3 | £274,000 | 697 | 21% |
| NE5 | £180,000 | 648 | 8% |
| NE6 | £177,000 | 477 | 33% |
| NE15 | £165,000 | 391 | 10% |
| NE13 | £265,000 | 309 | 7% |
| NE2 | £259,500 | 226 | 60% |
| NE7 | £245,000 | 191 | 23% |
| NE4 | £170,000 | 164 | 24% |
| NE1 | £150,000 | 73 | 99% |
31% of sales were leasehold, including 96% of flats. Check the lease length, ground rent and service charges before buying a leasehold home.
Newcastle upon Tyne: common questions
- How much does property cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- The median residential sale price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £202,000 across 3,179 sales. By property type: Flat £150,000, Terraced £186,500, Semi-detached £215,000, Detached £345,975.
- Are prices rising in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- The median sale price in the latest 180 days was down 2.4% on the previous 180 days. Short-term moves also reflect which homes happened to sell.
- How do Newcastle upon Tyne prices compare with the rest of England and Wales?
- The median sale price of £202,000 is 30% below the England and Wales median of £290,000.
- Which parts of Newcastle upon Tyne are busiest and cheapest?
- The busiest postcode districts in the 12 months to March 2026 were NE3 (697 sales), NE5 (648 sales), NE6 (477 sales). Among districts with at least 20 sales, medians ranged from £150,000 in NE1 to £274,000 in NE3.
- Is property in Newcastle upon Tyne freehold or leasehold?
- 31% of sales in the 12 months to March 2026 were leasehold, including 96% of flats. Houses are usually freehold in England and Wales, and flats leasehold.
Source: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. England & Wales standard-price sales. The most recent months are left out because sales take time to register. Registered sales Mar 2025 to Mar 2026. Medians reflect which homes sold, not the value of any one home. Figures are estimates, not forecasts or advice. Past prices don’t predict future returns.
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