Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Newcastle upon Tyne: a school rated Good 0.6 miles away and Haymarket (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 43 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around NE1 7RU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 57 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.6 mi
Is it safe?
85crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 85 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 43.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
29GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 26 GP, 3 hospitals, 25 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHILDRENS OUTPATIENTS — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Haymarket (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 mi
Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.4 mi
Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.5 mi
46 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 43 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 48.7 ha total
- largest park 28.4 ha (0.47 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.16 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
66shops & libraries
- 56 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Co-op Newcastle University Union — 0.1 mi
In Newcastle upon Tyne, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (90% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Newcastle upon Tyne, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NE1 7RU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in NE1.
Average sold price by property type across the NE1 district, 2021–2026.
About NE1 7RU
NE1 7RU scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Haymarket (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NE1 7RU is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,149 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 57 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, within a short walk.
There were 85 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 25 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHILDRENS OUTPATIENTS, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL VICTORIA INFIRMARY, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
