Once an industrial heartland of the north, Newcastle has been reborn as a city full of culture and history, as well as a magnet for partygoers.
With some beautiful countryside and coastline just minutes away, plenty of stunningly restored and regenerated architectural gems, museums, art galleries, shops, sports venues, and restaurants to enjoy, it is no wonder that Newcastle is seen as a very desirable city to move to.
In this guide to moving to Newcastle, you will plenty of information to help you choose the ideal place in Newcastle to make your new home.
You may also like to read: The Pros and Cons of Moving to the North East. In this guide, we not only look at the pros and cons of moving to the North East but take a look at the major towns and cities to help you choose the ideal location for your new home.
Should I Move to Newcastle?
Beautiful scenery is just one of the great reasons to move to Newcastle
Here are our top 6 reasons why you should move to Newcastle.
#1 Excellent schools
With two universities and several very highly-rated schools, Newcastle is a great place for your children’s education.
#2 Variety of property
From new builds to regenerated industrial warehouses to large period properties, Newcastle has homes to suit every taste and budget.
#3 Great infrastructure
With great road, rail, air, and sea links, Newcastle is a great place to base yourself.
#4 Beautiful scenery
The coast is just 15 minutes away from Newcastle by the Metro or you can be in the stunning Pennines in less than an hour by car.
And the city centre boasts a 1000-acre park, Toons Park, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the many events which are held there every year.
#5 Culture
From museums, top music venues, and art galleries to Hadrian’s Wall, there is culture and history wherever you look in Newcastle.
#6 Affordability
Whilst expensive by Tyne and Wear standards, many people moving up to Newcastle will find homes surprisingly affordable, and much better value than they would get in many other parts of the country.
You may also like to read: How to Decide Where to Move Next. In this guide, we suggest 12 things to take into consideration when deciding where to live next.
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I have spent many a night out in Newcastle and aside from the usual rowdy behaviour I have never felt unsafe in the city centre.
According to www.crimerate.co.uk Newcastle ranks as the 3rd safest city in the UK although it has a high crime rate for the Tyne and Wear region.
To see what the latest crime figures are for the specific area you are moving to in Newcastle visit www.police.uk
You may also like to read: Choosing Where to Live: Location, Location, Location. Where your home is situated often affects your exposure to crime and anti-social behaviour. In this guide, we look at the pros and cons of living on a main road, a cul-de-sac, by shops, schools, public parks, open fields, or a river.
What is the Average Property Rental Cost in Newcastle?
There are some very desirable places to live in and around Newcastle
The average rental cost of a 1-bedroom home in Newcastle is £817 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2-bedroom home in Newcastle is £1,104 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3-bedroom home in Newcastle is £1,275 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4-bedroom home in Newcastle is £1,714 pcm
The average property rental costs were taken from www.home.co.uk May 2024
What is the Average Property Price in Newcastle?
The Quayside has some stunning properties
The average price of a detached home in Newcastle is £399,974
The average price of a semi-detached home in Newcastle is £212,845
The average price of a terraced home in Newcastle is £195,986
The average price of a flat in Newcastle is £128,375
You may also like to read: Is Life Better in the Countryside, the City, or the Suburbs? Newcastle benefits from some very nice areas to move to each with its pros and cons. In this guide, we look at the pros and cons of living in the city, the suburbs, and the countryside to help you choose which would be best for you.
Is Newcastle an Expensive City to Live in?
The Central Arcade Newcastle
According to www.numbeo.com, the average monthly costs excluding rent or mortgage repayments are:
A single person on average will need £810 pm to cover living costs
A family of 4 on average needs an income of £2,725 pm to cover living costs
Cost of Living in Newcastle vs Major UK Cities
According to data from www.expatistan.com here is a comparison of the cost of living in Newcastle with other major UK cities
The cost of living in Newcastle is 31% cheaper than in London
The cost of living in Newcastle is about the same as in Birmingham
The cost of living in Newcastle is 32% cheaper than in Leeds
The cost of living in Newcastle is 28% cheaper than in Liverpool
The cost of living in Newcastle is 9% more expensive than in York
The cost of living in Newcastle is 26% more expensive than in Leicester
The cost of living in Newcastle is 13% more expensive than in Glasgow
The cost of living in Newcastle is about the same as in Edinburgh
The cost of living in Newcastle is 16% cheaper than in Bristol
The cost of living in Newcastle is 15% more expensivethan in Plymouth
The cost of living in Newcastle is 27% more expensive than in Cardiff
You may also like to read: Which Type of House is Right for Me: House, Bungalow, or Flat? Many people have a preconceived idea of the style of home they want to move to, but Newcastle has some very well-renovated properties that may just change your mind. In this guide, we look at the pros and cons of various styles of home to help you choose one that would best suit your lifestyle.
How Much Does it Cost to Move to Newcastle?
Heaton will be on many people’s list of places to move to in Newcastle
How much does it cost to move a 1-2 Bedroom home to Newcastle?
Each home move is different and many factors affect the final price, so the only way to get an accurate removal cost estimate is to request one from a reputable removal company.
But to give you a rough idea, excluding packing costs, you can expect to pay on average the following home moving costs when hiring a professional removal firm to move you to Newcastle.
Moving from London to Newcastle costs an average £1,785
Moving from Birmingham to Newcastle costs an average of £1,670
Moving from Leeds to Newcastle on average costs £1,490
Moving from Liverpool to Newcastle costs about £1,615
Moving from York to Newcastle costs about £1,470
Moving from Leicester to Newcastle costs about £1,630
Moving from Glasgow to Newcastle costs about £1,575
Moving from Edinburgh to Newcastle costs about £1,525
Moving from Bristol to Newcastle costs about £1,815
Moving from Plymouth to Newcastle on average costs £2,005
On average expect to pay about £275-£475 for a professional packing service for a 1-2 bedroom home.
You may also like to read: How much is the average cost to move a 1-2 bedroom home? In this guide, we compare the price of a self-move with how much a good removal company on average charges to move a 1 or 2-bedroom property.
How much does it cost to move a 3-bedroom home to Newcastle?
Moving from London to Newcastle on average costs £1,920
Moving from Birmingham to Newcastle on average costs £1,805
Moving from Leeds to Newcastle on average costs £1,625
Moving from Liverpool to Newcastle on average costs £1,750
Moving from York to Newcastle on average costs £1,605
Moving from Leicester to Newcastle on average costs £1,765
Moving from Glasgow to Newcastle on average costs £1,710
Moving from Edinburgh to Newcastle on average costs £1,660
Moving from Bristol to Newcastle on average costs £1,950
Moving from Plymouth to Newcastle on average costs £2,140
On average expect to pay about £450-£950 for a professional packing service for a 3 bedroom home.
You may also like to read: How much is the average cost to move a 3-bedroom home? In this guide, we compare the average cost of moving a 3-bedroom home yourself with how much it would cost to hire a good removal team to do it all for you.
Where are the Best Areas to Live in Newcastle?
Jesmond continues to be a very sought-after area
Thinking of moving to the area?
Here is a Newcastle neighbourhood guide with the best places to rent or buy a home in the Newcastle area.
#1 Quayside
If you seek city centre living then the Quayside in Newcastle is a great place to start your property search.
There are plenty of new builds as well as historic buildings that have been converted into apartments.
#2 Fenham
An area of Newcastle renowned for good schools, and a selection of affordable housing from semis to bungalows this is an area that attracts many families to relocate to.
#3 Gosforth
Central and South Gosforth are most popular with families looking for large Edwardian and Victorian homes.
Ofsted rated as outstanding St Oswald’s RC Primary School and Archibald First School, as well as the highly-rated Gosforth Academy Secondary School, which adds to the desirability of homes in this area.
#4 Jesmond
Considered an affluent area of Newcastle, you will find period terraced as well as large 4-bedroom plus homes on tree-lined streets.
The area has some great schools including West Jesmond Primary School and several independent schools.
Although popular with families this area also has some terraced homes that are rented out to students, so this is also an area popular with buy-to-let investors.
#5 Sandyford
With more affordable housing and many larger properties converted for student lets, this a popular area to live in as it is only a short walk to the city centre.
#6 Heaton
With highly rated OFSTED schools such as St Theresa’s Catholic Primary School and Chillingham Road Primary School, and property prices lower than both Jesmond and Sandyford, this is a desirable location for families to move to.
You may also like to read: How to Find New Housing Developments. There are numerous new housing developments in and around Newcastle. In this guide, we show you how to find out where the best developments are, where new developments are being built, when new phases are being released, and even how to search for a specific builder or by criteria such as sustainability.
Moving to Newcastle Alone
Whitley Bay is just one of the great places to visit in and around Newcastle
If you are thinking of moving to Newcastle alone, maybe as a student or for work, here are some essential things to know when moving to Newcastle as a single person.
Consider renting a room in a shared house, or flat sharing if you want to save some money, get to know the area, and make instant friends in Newcastle. Useful websites for finding rooms to rent in Newcastle include: gumtree.co.uk, www.spareroom.co.uk, or www.nestpick.com
Join local social media groups to find out all the best places to go and for useful advice on Newcastle city life.
meetup.com has plenty of local groups to join so that you quickly find new friends and learn all about living in Newcastle.
Consider volunteering in your spare time, it is a great way to meet new people and help the local community at the same time. volunteercentrenewcastle.co.uk will give you some great ideas for volunteering opportunities.
You may also like to read: Is Retiring to the City a Good Idea? Newcastle would be a great place to retire to and in this guide, we share 16 reasons why moving to a city in retirement is such a great idea.
Living in Newcastle as a Student
Northumbria University
If you have been accepted as a student at Newcastle or are considering becoming one, then here is some information that you will find useful.
Newcastle is regarded as one of the top cities in the UK to come to study in.
It is not just the huge variety of nightclubs and bars that attract students to Newcastle, there are many cultural and historical attractions within the city, Newcastle has great sporting facilities, and you are never far from the coast or some stunning countryside.
How many students are there in Newcastle? Over 50,000 students have chosen Newcastle to study in so the city is well set up to cater to your every need and to provide all the support you could need.
How safe is Newcastle for students? Newcastle is regarded as a fairly safe city for students as long as you take all the normal precautions that you would in any other city.
The Complete University Guide rates all the university cities in the UK for how safe they are and has published a city crime statistics chart.
Which are the best student areas to live in Newcastle?
Sandyford, Jesmond, and Heaton are the most popular areas for students to live in.
#1 Sandyford
Close enough to the city centre for the nightlife but far enough away to find peace and quiet when you need it.
Sandyford has a good selection of local bars, restaurants, and shops and is conveniently located to get to Newcastle University.
#2 Jesmond
This area is very popular with students with some great local bars, cafes, restaurants, and shops.
There are lovely local parks and Jesmond Dene Market holds a monthly arts and crafts market and a monthly food market.
Jesmond is just a 20-minute walk from Newcastle University but there are also two metro stations and a bus service to get you to Haymarket in minutes.
#3 Heaton
One of the more budget-friendly student areas of Newcastle, but still with all the local amenities you could need.
Just a couple of miles from the city centre, Heaton borders Sandyford and Jesmond and has a metro station and buses to get you into the city centre.
There is a local park that holds regular events which is popular with the families and students that live here.
You will find lots of useful information about each of the learning centres in Newcastle below:
Good education, safety, plenty of recreational activities and places to visit, affordable housing, and a variety of good career opportunities are often the top of families’ lists when looking for a good place to move to.
Newcastle ticks every one of those boxes, and following research by www.moneysupermarket.com, Newcastle was named as the best city in the UK to raise a family.
3 Of The Best Areas of Newcastle for a Family to Live
#1 Fenham
Fenham is renowned as an area for good schools, a varied range of affordable housing, and easy access to the city centre.
#2 Gosforth
Gosforth is a popular area with families looking for good-sized Edwardian and Victorian homes.
St Oswald’s RC Primary School and Archibald First School, as well as the highly-rated Gosforth Academy Secondary School, add to the desirability of homes in this area.
#3 Jesmond
Along tree-lined streets, you will find period terraced and large 4-bedroom plus homes in Jesmond.
With some great schools including West Jesmond Primary School and some independent schools, Jesmond is a very popular choice for families to move to.
To find out about healthcare in Newcastle visit www.nhs.uk where you will find local doctors, dentists, healthcare specialists, and hospitals.
The next section in this guide compares local schools in Newcastle.
You may also like to read: Which is More Important: House or Location? In this guide, we suggest 31 things to consider when trying to choose between the perfect home in the wrong place or the perfect location and a not-so-great home.
Which are the Best Schools in Newcastle?
The Herd Groyne Lighthouse South Shields
Newcastle has some very highly Ofsted-rated schools, here are the top schools based on their reports.
Where are the Best Primary Schools in Newcastle?
Our Lady and St Anne’s RC Primary School, NE4 6EB
Kingston Park Primary School, NE3 2EL
Wingrove Primary School, NE4 9HN
Throckley Primary School, NE15 9DY
St Charles’ RC Primary School NE3 3HE
Where are the Best Secondary Schools in Newcastle?
Gosforth Academy, NE3 2JH
Sacred Heart Catholic High School, NE4 9YH
St Mary’s Catholic School, NE7 7PE
St Cuthbert’s High School, NE15 7PX
Heaton Manor School, NE7 7DP
Which are the top-performing A-Level Schools in Newcastle?
Newcastle is home to a large number of different industries ranging from Sage Software (the biggest company in the North East) to the NHS, to Virgin Money PLC.
Office, service, and retail sectors offer many employment opportunities in Newcastle, although media and tech are emerging employment sectors too.
Some of the major employers in Newcastle are listed below, click on the links to see their latest job offers:
What are the Best Ways of Getting Around Newcastle?
The Metro is one of the easiest ways to get around Newcastle
Cycling: Newcastle is a great city to cycle around and has many dedicated cycle paths and routes. You can even hire a bike to explore the city from The Cycle Hub.
Metro: The metro is an easy and affordable way to get around Newcastle. With 60 metro stations dotted around the city to get you easily from the suburbs to the city and all the main shopping centres. You can view timetables, a Metro map and view ticket prices at www.nexus.org.uk
Bus: There is an extensive bus network in Newcastle which even runs at night from the city centre. The Quaylink bus service is Newcastle’s first electric bus service which you can learn more about at www.gonortheast.co.uk
Train: There are train services from Newcastle to many of the top attractions and places of interest in the area. There are also trains every 15 minutes to the shoppers’ mecca at Intu Metrocentre in Gateshead. You can view timetables and get more information about trains from Newcastle Central Station at www.nationalrail.co.uk
Car: There are plenty of car parks and on-street parking in Newcastle, with many being free to use after 5pm and on a Sunday. You can find maps, pricing, and lots more useful information about car parking in Newcastle at www.newcastle.gov.uk. Visit www.ncp.co.uk which has some useful information about their car parks in Newcastle.
What is There To Do in Newcastle for Free?
The Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle
There is so much to see and do in Newcastle and many of the places to visit are free.
These are some of the top free attractions as rated by visitors to www.tripadvisor.co.uk
What can you do for free in Newcastle?
The Literary & Philosophical Society: The Lit&Phil houses over 200,000 books and has the largest music collection in the North of England with over 20,000 CDs and LPs. You can find out more about this amazing place at litandphil.co.uk
Jesmond Dene Park: A truly beautiful park located between Jesmond, Heaton, and South Gosforth. Perfect for a day out in a historic park, visit the pet corner, or attend one of the regular events that are held here. You can find out more about Jesmond Dene Park here.
Newcastle Quayside: You will find a huge selection of things to do around Newcastle Quayside with some lovely walks along the banks of the Tyne.
Grey Street: Part of Grainger Town which is the historical heart of Newcastle and whichever way you walk you will be greeted by the sight of some outstanding architecture.
Where are The Best Pubs, Clubs, and Restaurants in Newcastle?
If you are moving to Newcastle you will probably be overwhelmed with the number of things to do, the great restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.
So here are our top 5 of the best of Newcastle.
Which are the Best Restaurants in Newcastle?
These are 5 of the top-rated restaurants in Newcastle as ranked by www.tripadvisor.com
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Good luck with your home move and your new life in Newcastle.
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