Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

Newcastle upon Tyne, often shortened to Newcastle, is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne in the north-east of England. The city was founded in Roman times under the name Pons Aelius. After the Roman withdrawal from Britain, Newcastle became part of the powerful Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria and was known throughout this period as Monkchester. In 1080 the inhabitants rebelled against the Normans who had invaded England in 1066 and Monkchester was all but destroyed. Robert Curthose, son of William the Conqueror, erected a wooden castle there in 1080 and the town was henceforth known as Novum Castellum or New Castle.

Today houses for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas include many styles of property from modern developments offering detached houses in their own grounds to substantial Victorian semi-detached houses and Edwardian terraced cottages. New homes in Newcastle upon Tyne such as mid-terrace, Edwardian houses with three bedrooms are on offer with Newcastle upon Tyne Estate agents for £275,000. The average price of houses for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne is £170,000 for a three bedroom house and £270,000 for four or five bedrooms. Newcastle upon Tyne property is both impressive and varied: for £350,000 you will find stunning, five-bedroom, terraced townhouses with loads of charm and local amenities; or a substantial period conversion in its own grounds in one of the surrounding districts; or modern mansions with double garages, generous living accommodation and four or five bedrooms.

Flats for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne offering one-bedroom in a purpose-built post-war block are on offer for £75,000. Two-bedroom flats in a Victorian or Georgian house conversion are on the market for £200,000+. Three-bedroom flats in a pre-war apartment building or a modern development are available in the region of £300,000.

Houses to rent in Newcastle upon Tyne offering three bedrooms in detached period cottages in one of the surrounding districts would be £600 per month. Four bedrooms in one of the city's many substantial Victorian townhouses, close to the centre, would be available for under £850 per month.

Amenities for Newcastle upon Tyne properties

Newcastle upon Tyne has an extensive neoclassical centre, largely developed in the 1830s and recently restored. Visitors are often surprised by the wealth of beautiful architecture and depth of history.

To the northwest of the city centre is Leazes Park, established in 1873 to give working men "ready access to some open ground for the purpose of health and recreation". Another green space is the vast Town Moor, lying immediately north of the city centre. The wooded gorge in the east of the city is known as Jesmond Dene and forms a popular recreation area.

The City is home to Premiership football team Newcastle United, and Premiership rugby union side, Newcastle Falcons. Newcastle Racecourse at High Gosforth Park holds regular meets.

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Transport in Newcastle upon Tyne

On the northern outskirts of the city near Ponteland, is Newcastle International airport, flying to more than 80 destinations world-wide. The Tyne and Wear Metro extends as far as the airport.

Mainline railway stations in Newcastle upon Tyne are Newcastle Central Station and the station in Manors, which is situated to the north east of the city centre. Newcastle is a principal stop on the East Coast Main Line and Cross Country Route. GNER provides a half-hourly frequency of trains to London, with a journey time of a little less than three hours. Virgin Trains, Northern Rail and Transpennine Express operate regular services to many other destinations including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool and Sheffield.

Newcastle upon Tyne enjoys an extensive bus and road network to London and Edinburgh; to Sunderland, Middlesbrough, York and Doncaster; to Carlisle in the west, and to Gateshead, Chester-le-Street, Durham and Darlington.

Newcastle upon Tyne also has access to an international Ferry Terminal, located at nearby North Shields, offering services to Europe.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is covered by the postcode NE, you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Alnwick, Ashington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Haltwhistle, Hexham, and Morpeth.