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Sub-area · South Gosforth · Newcastle upon Tyne · North East

Living in Newcastle upon Tyne 005B

Part of South Gosforth · 1,537 residents

Newcastle upon Tyne 005B is a sub-area in South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne that skews 18–34 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. 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 bottom quartile of UK sub-areas (83rd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,206+14.5%
vs last year
Liveability
97/100
Composite score
Safety
92/100
Higher is safer
Transport
99/100
Transit + walk
Schools
69/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1821%
18–3423%
35–4922%
50–6420%
65+14%
Population1,537
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied55%
Private rent16%
Social rent28%
Flats40%
Terraced33%
Semi-detached20%
Detached8%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person39%Couple with children20%Lone parent9%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 22.80
White88%Asian8%Black1%Mixed2%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian41%Muslim5%No religion46%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK87%
Born outside UK13%
General health (self-reported)
Good82%Fair11%Bad7%
Disability prevalence20%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above56%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications13%

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

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What's it like to rent in Newcastle upon Tyne 005B?

Newcastle upon Tyne 005B sits inside South Gosforth, 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

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Who is Newcastle upon Tyne 005B 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 005B?
The median monthly rent across Newcastle upon Tyne 005B is £1,206.
How safe is Newcastle upon Tyne 005B?
Newcastle upon Tyne 005B has a safety score of 92/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Newcastle upon Tyne 005B?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Newcastle upon Tyne 005B part of?
Newcastle upon Tyne 005B sits inside the South Gosforth neighbourhood, in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East.