Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Newcastle upon Tyne: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 18 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around NE6 5PA.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 51 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hotspur Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 25 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 17.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
26GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22 GP, 4 hospitals, 24 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THORNFIELD MEDICAL GROUP — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 61 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
27green spaces
- IMD environment decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (900 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
58shops & libraries
- 48 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Tesco, Heron, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Byker Newcastle Upon Tyne — 0.3 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 NE6 5PA.
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 NE6.
Average sold price by property type across the NE6 district, 2021–2026.
About NE6 5PA
NE6 5PA scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Morrisons Byker Newcastle Upon Tyne 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NE6 5PA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,210 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 51 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Hotspur Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 24 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THORNFIELD MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NUFFIELD HOSPITAL NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
