Postcode report
NE15 8AE Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NE15 8AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE15 8AE is a postcode in Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE15 8AE, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE15 8AE are housing and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE15 8AE is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 021 Census 2021. It covers 9,460 residents, 2,444 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near NE15 8AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £157k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE15 8AE can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE15 8AE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE15 8AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE15 8AE
Is NE15 8AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE15 8AE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE15 8AE?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NE15 8AE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NE15 8AE?
LocaleIQ matched NE15 8AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE15 8AE?
The latest median sold price is £157k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE15 8AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.