Postcode report
Is NE3 4BU a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NE3 4BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE3 4BU is a postcode in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE3 4BU, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE3 4BU are property market signals and safety, while health 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 NE3 4BU is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 008 Census 2021. It covers 11,802 residents, 3,400 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 39% 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 2/10.
For property prices near NE3 4BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £323k from 104 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE3 4BU can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 adds 9 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 9 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE3 4BU 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 NE3 4BU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 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 NE3 4BU
Is NE3 4BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 36% 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 NE3 4BU?
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 NE3 4BU?
9 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 NE3 4BU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NE3 4BU?
LocaleIQ matched NE3 4BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE3 4BU?
The latest median sold price is £323k based on 104 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE3 4BU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.