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Sub-area · Cowgate · Newcastle upon Tyne · North East

Living in Newcastle upon Tyne 016A

Part of Cowgate · 2,208 residents

Newcastle upon Tyne 016A is a sub-area in Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne that skews under 18 and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,206 a month, up 14.5% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £212/mo. Safety ranks in the top quartile of UK sub-areas (16th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,206+14.5%
vs last year
Liveability
84/100
Composite score
Safety
22/100
Higher is safer
Transport
62/100
Transit + walk
Schools
45/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1826%
18–3424%
35–4921%
50–6416%
65+13%
Population2,208
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied48%
Private rent14%
Social rent38%
Flats5%
Terraced29%
Semi-detached60%
Detached7%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person30%Couple with children22%Lone parent16%Other7%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 40.00
White76%Asian13%Black5%Mixed2%Other5%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian42%Muslim8%No religion42%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK81%
Born outside UK19%
General health (self-reported)
Good76%Fair14%Bad10%
Disability prevalence21%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above27%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications27%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Newcastle upon Tyne 016A?

Newcastle upon Tyne 016A sits inside Cowgate, part of the wider Newcastle upon Tyne council area in North East. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Newcastle upon Tyne 016A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Newcastle upon Tyne 016A?
The median monthly rent across Newcastle upon Tyne 016A is £1,206.
How safe is Newcastle upon Tyne 016A?
Newcastle upon Tyne 016A has a safety score of 22/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Newcastle upon Tyne 016A?
Transport score: 62/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Newcastle upon Tyne 016A part of?
Newcastle upon Tyne 016A sits inside the Cowgate neighbourhood, in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East.