Is NE5 1BF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

257 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of NE5 1BF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
74
Anti-social behaviour
61
Criminal damage & arson
28
Public order
23
Shoplifting
22
Vehicle crime
21
Other theft
11
Other crime
8

House prices

£208,589

Average price in Newcastle upon Tyne (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 6.7% year on year.

Terraced
£207,886
Semi-detached
£239,436
Detached
£403,134
Flat / maisonette
£129,028

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for NE5 1BF specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near NE5 1BF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near NE5 1BF on Check Food Hygiene

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