Town Pop. 1,785

Living in Newburn: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newburn scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the NE15 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the NE15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. Its transport score runs 8 points below the NE15 district's 72/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
326.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 205 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 180 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Public order 43 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hareside Court 35 crimes
  2. 2 The By-Way 35 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 33 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 63
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
60
8 schools in area · 40 within 4km
7Good1Ungraded
  • Lemington Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Newburn Manor Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Newburn Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Talbot House Children's CharitySpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Walbottle AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Walbottle Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, BlaydonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
59
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary4.1 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital6.3 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,703 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
36
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Newcastle upon Tyne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
19
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed3.1%Retired22.4%Student4.3%Other inactive15.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary36.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership47.1%
Among the most-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Newcastle upon Tyne · 2026-27
A £1,695
B £1,977
C £2,260
D £2,542
E £3,107
F £3,672
G £4,237
H £5,084
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
64
Blaydon 1.5 mi
Wylam 3.1 mi
Bank Foot 3.2 mi
J65 A1(M) 8.5 mi
J2 A194(M) 8.8 mi
J1 A194(M) 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £128,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£96k £107k £119k £130k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Walbottle 56 0.8 mi away ⇄
Ryton 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Throckley 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Blaydon 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Callerton 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Crawcrook and Greenside 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Heddon-on-the-Wall 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wylam 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Whickham 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Medburn 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Woolsington 41 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newburn a nice place to live?

Newburn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newburn is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Newburn?

Crime levels in Newburn are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 582 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newburn?

Among the top-rated schools in Newburn are Lemington Riverside Primary School, Newburn Manor Nursery School and Newburn Manor Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Newburn in total.

What are house prices like in Newburn?

The current median house price in Newburn is £128,000, around 55% below the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Newburn

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