Mortgage advice in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Buying a property in Newcastle upon Tyne
The average overall price of a property in Newcastle upon Tyne is £184,656, with house prices in the city up 8.8% year-on-year.
The average price of a detached property in the city of Newcastle was £374,166, whilst semi-detached houses sold for an average of £215,842. Flats sold for an average of £119,227, with terraced properties fetching £180,171.
Source: HM Land Registry. Figures shown are the latest available (May 2022).
Cost comparison of houses and flats in Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: HM Land Registry. Figures shown are the latest available (May 2022).
Property sold in Newcastle upon Tyne
There have been 13.5k property sales in the Newcastle postcode area over the past year and with sales falling by 19% (-3.7k transactions) compared to the previous year. Most properties were sold in the £100k-£150k price range with 3783 (28%) properties sold, followed by 2,790 properties (20.6%) sold in the £50k-£100k price range.
Source: Plumplot.co.uk
About Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, often called just Newcastle, is one of the largest cities in the north of England, home to a population of over 300,000. Newcastle is famed for its nightlife, arts scene and award-winning restaurants.
Newcastle’s storied history means that there is always something new to discover, from buildings dating back to the 11th century to museums documenting its key role in the industrial revolution. Landmarks include the Tyne bridge, Newcastle Cathedral, and the castle that gives the city its name. The iconic Angel of the North sculpture is also situated nearby in Gateshead.
Popular residential areas in Newcastle include Gosforth and Jesmond, both located close to the bustling city centre and offering plenty of schooling. Though not within the city itself, the nearby seaside towns of Tynemouth and Whitley Bay are also popular living spots, boasting scenic beaches and delicious food. Newcastle itself is one of seven cities in the UK with its own Chinatown.
Newcastle is a vibrant place to live for people of all ages and interests. It couldn’t be easier getting around either, thanks to the Tyne and Wear Metro that serves the city and connects it to Gateshead, Sunderland and other coastal towns. The A1 connects Newcastle to London, although you can expect the journey to take around five hours by car. The average journey time by train between Newcastle and London is three hours and 12 minutes, and over 40 trains run between the two cities each day.
If you’re planning to buy a property in Newcastle, you can find out more about the mortgage options that might be available to you, and how they compare, in our articles Mortgages for over 50s: What you need to know and Mortgages for over 60s: what you need to know.
Investing in buy-to-let properties in Newcastle upon Tyne
From being an industrial area with an economy built on coal mining and shipbuilding, the Newcastle economy has evolved in the past few years. The area’s largest employers now include the public sector, financial and professional services, construction, transport and automotive industries.
The change in scene means that lots of jobs have been created. Newcastle is also home to Cobalt Park, which is believed to be the biggest in the UK with over 14,000 people working there.
According to a Royal Mail survey, Newcastle is one of the best cities to live and work in and the cost of living here is cheaper than Edinburgh, London and Bristol. Newcastle also offers good investment opportunities for student property investors.
Find out more about buying a property to let out in our guide Buy to let: A beginner’s guide.
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Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry.
This material was last updated on 10 May 2022. It covers the period from 1 May 2021 to 1 May 2022 and contains property transactions which have been registered during that period.
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