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Is NE98 1WY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NE98 1WY: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE98 1WY is a postcode in Dene & South 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 NE98 1WY, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE98 1WY are safety and jobs, 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 NE98 1WY is based on Gateshead 007 Census 2021. It covers 7,608 residents, 1,540 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 35% 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.
Families checking schools near NE98 1WY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE98 1WY 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 NE98 1WY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 NE98 1WY
Is NE98 1WY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 41% 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 NE98 1WY?
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 NE98 1WY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE98 1WY?
LocaleIQ matched NE98 1WY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE98 1WY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.