Moving to Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear, England

Avg. house price

£200,000

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Council tax (Band D)

£2,147

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Avg. broadband

68 Mbps

58% full fibre

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Getting around

Tyne and Wear Metro light rail, LNER services from Newcastle Central to London King's Cross, and extensive Go North East bus network.

Commute to London: 2 hours 50 minutes by train

Key neighbourhoods

Jesmond

~£315,000

Affluent suburb with a cosmopolitan feel, tree-lined streets, independent restaurants on Osborne Road, and Jesmond Dene park.

Ouseburn

~£210,000

Creative valley neighbourhood with artist studios, craft breweries, and converted warehouse venues.

Heaton

~£195,000

Diverse and affordable area popular with young professionals, with good Metro links and Chillingham Road's independent shops.

Gosforth

~£340,000

Family-friendly suburb with excellent schools, a traditional high street, and good Metro connections.

Council tax

The Band D council tax rate in Newcastle upon Tyne is £2,147 per year, set by Newcastle City Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).

Local tips

  • The Tyne and Wear Metro connects the city centre to the coast, airport, and surrounding towns.
  • The Quayside area along the Tyne is beautiful and hosts a popular Sunday market.
  • Newcastle is known for its warm and friendly locals, often referred to as Geordies.
  • The Great North Museum and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art are both free to visit.

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