Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Key facts
Elswick is a UK electoral ward in Newcastle upon Tyne. Elswick has some of Newcastle's most affordable homes. Terraces average £134,165 and flats £66,588 — both well below neighbouring neighbourhoods.
About Elswick
Elswick has some of Newcastle's most affordable homes. Terraces average £134,165 and flats £66,588 — both well below neighbouring neighbourhoods.
You'll find strong everyday amenities here. There are 5 supermarkets, 4 pharmacies and 14 social facilities within the neighbourhood. Buses and the nearby Metro give you good transport links, and the city centre is easy to reach.
Schools are solid. Westgate Hill Primary Academy and Hadrian School are both rated Outstanding, and several other local primaries are rated Good.
Living costs run well below the UK average for groceries, council tax and transport. Crime has historically been higher than average, but it's been falling steadily. Anti-social behaviour has dropped noticeably over the past year.
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