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.
Newcastle is a city of history, beautiful countryside, modern city amenities, affordable housing, and unlimited nightlife.
Should I Move to Newcastle?
Here are our top 6 reasons of why you should move to Newcastle.
Excellent schools. With two universities and a number of very highly rated schools, Newcastle is a great place for your children’s education.
Variety of property. From new builds to regenerated industrial warehouses, to large period properties, Newcastle has homes to suit every taste and budget.
Great infrastructure. With great road, rail, air and sea links, Newcastle is a great place to base yourself.
Beautiful scenery. The coast is just 15 minutes away from Newcastle by the Metro or you can be in the stunning Pennines is 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 that are held there every year.
Culture. From museums, top music venues, art galleries to Hadrian’s Wall, there is culture and history wherever you look in Newcastle.
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.
According to a survey called Unbroken Britain carried out by www.providentpersonalcredit.com, Newcastle ranks as the 3rd safest city in the UK with a population of over 200,000.
And www.plumplot.co.uk report that public order crime has dropped by 12.8% for the period December 2018 to November 2019, although vehicle crime has increased by 6.8% in the last 12 months.
Residents of Newcastle on www.tripadvisor.com report that they have never felt unsafe in the city.
A report in the Sunderland Echo in 2018 about a survey carried out by Compare the Market ranked Newcastle as the 6th safest city in the UK in which to live.
To see what the latest crime figures are for the specific area you are moving to in Newcastle visit www.police.uk
How much does it cost to move a 1-2 Bedroom home to Newcastle?
Obviously, each home move is different and there are many factors that affect the final price, so the only way to get an accurate removal cost estimate is to request one from a reputable local 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 on average £785
Moving from Birmingham to Newcastle costs on average £670
Moving from Leeds to Newcastle on average costs £490
Moving from Liverpool to Newcastle costs about £615
Moving from York to Newcastle costs about £470
Moving from Leicester to Newcastle costs about £630
Moving from Glasgow to Newcastle costs about £575
Moving from Edinburgh to Newcastle costs about £525
Moving from Bristol to Newcastle costs about £815
Moving from Plymouth to Newcastle on average costs £1,005
On average expect to pay about £150-£200 for a professional packing service for a 1-2 bedroom home.
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.
Quayside. If you seek city centre living then the Quayside in Newcastle is a great place to start your property search. They are plenty of new builds as well as historic buildings that have been converted into apartments. The average property will cost you £222,057 to buy and £850.00 per month to rent in Quayside.
Fenham. An area of Newcastle renowned for good schools, a selection of affordable housing from semis to bungalows this is an area that attracts many families to relocate to. The average property will cost you £184,031 to buy and £675.00 per month to rent in Fenham.
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. The average property will cost you £267,900 to buy and £982.00 per month to rent in Gosforth.
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 a number of independent schools. Although popular with families this area also has a number of terraced homes that are rented out to students, so this is also an area popular with buy to let investors. The average property will cost you £214,969 to buy and £875.00 per month to rent in Jesmond.
Sandyford. With more affordable housing and many larger properties converted for student lets, this a popular area to live as it is only a short walk to the city centre. The average property will cost you £211,090 to buy and £826.00 per month to rent in Sandyford.
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. The average property will cost you £126,750 to buy and £718.00 per month to rent in Heaton.
Which are the Cheapest, and Most Expensive, Areas to Live in Newcastle?
www.zoopla.co.uk has ranked the affordability of property within Newcastle by postcode.
The top 3 cheapest places to live in Newcastle are:
NE17: Chopwell, Western Chophill Wood. Expect the average home in NE17 to cost about £72,202 and the average monthly rent is about £360.00 per month.
NE33: South Shields Town Centre, Deans, High Shields. Expect the average home in NE33 to cost about £82,697 and the average monthly rent is about £440.00 per month.
NE4: Fenham, Westgate, Wingrove. Expect the average home in NE4 to cost about £94,436 and the average monthly rent is about £490.00 per month.
The 3 most expensive areas of Newcastle to live are:
NE45: Dilston / Dipton Wood. Expect the average home in NE45 to cost about £1,400,000 and the average monthly rent is about £1,280.00 per month.
NE3: Gosforth: Expect the average home in NE3 to cost about £1,110,833 and the average monthly rent is about £1,250.00 per month.
NE20: Ponteland: Expect the average home in NE20 to cost about £941,667 and the average monthly rent is about £1,200.00 per month.
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 get to learn all about living in Newcastle.
To find out all about local events in Newcastle, activities, groups, and societies by visiting interests.me
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.
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. And 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 have 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.
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. Expect to pay about £70 per week to rent a room in Sandyford.
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. Expect to pay about £90 per week to rent a room in Jesmond.
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. Expect to pay about £60 per week to rent a room in Heaton.
If you want to be right in the middle of the action then rooms in the city centre will set you back anywhere between £90-£190 per room per week.
You will find lots of useful information about each of the learning centres in Newcastle below:
Which is the best university in Newcastle? The www.whatuni.com student awards for 2019 rated Northumbria University as the 27th best university in the UK and Newcastle University in 55th position.
Newcastle University estimates that a postgraduate will need £12,000-£13,500 per year to cover living expenses in Newcastle.
To give you an idea of the cost of living in Newcastle, www.numbeo.com regularly updates its cost of living index.
The regeneration of old buildings in Newcastle has resulted in some stunning apartment blocks, the Quayside especially has some wonderful buildings.
Moving to Newcastle with Family
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
Fenham. Fenham is renowned as an area for good schools, a varied range of affordable housing, and easy access to the city centre.
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.
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.
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 is an emerging employment sector too.
According to www.payscale.com the average salary in Newcastle is £26,000.
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?
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?
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 CD’s and LP’s. 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.
The Newcastle Metro is a fast and convenient way to navigate this wonderful city.
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 is 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
Be sure to visit our resources section where you will find a wealth of useful information to make your home move to Newcastle easier, cheaper and safer.
Good luck with your home move and your new life in Newcastle.
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