Newcastle Upon TyneNE16
Gateshead · North East
NE16, covering parts of Newcastle Upon Tyne's periphery, demonstrates a trajectory score of 53.1/100, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The district exhibits early-stage gentrification characteristics with modest population growth of 0.4% over five years. Property price growth has lagged broader market trends, recording a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced capital appreciation at 6.4% annually. This divergence between rental and capital growth patterns suggests the area appeals primarily to buy-to-let investors rather than those seeking rapid equity gains. The combination of emerging gentrification signals and rental yield strength presents a specific investment profile distinct from more established urban regeneration zones.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Newcastle Upon Tyne · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.9 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
39 planning applications submitted in NE16 over the last six months.
- Side/Rear single storey extensionJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Tree works at The Bridle Path. Maple tree to be pruned for 2m crown reduction. Cherry tree to be felled.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Construction of a first floor extension over the existing garage, introduction of a pitched roof over the existing rear flat roof, and addition of a pitched roof to the existing entrance porch.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16) common questions
Is Newcastle Upon Tyne up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16) as Early. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 20% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Newcastle Upon Tyne safe?
Newcastle Upon Tyne has a safety score of 53/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
The average property price in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16) is £142k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
The median monthly rent in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16) is £780 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Morpeth (NE61), Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE5), Bradford (BD5), Choppington (NE62), Ashington (NE63). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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