Viewforth Green Newcastle upon Tyne
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE5), about 70 m long. USRN 8203203.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Newcastle upon Tyne costs £2,542 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fenham Hall Surgery, about 950 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 74 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2026-27: Band D £2,542 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,695 | £1,977 | £2,260 | £2,542 | £3,107 | £3,672 | £4,237 | £5,084 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (98% of about 590 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site of 22-140 Roundhill Avenue: up to 53 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Coniston Court Slatyford Lane: up to 37 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Gas Holder site to East of Pottery Bank Walker Newcastle: up to 66 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Sheriff Leas - Corner of Stamfordham Road/Springfield Road, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 13 October 2026 to 14 October 2026: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE5 3QT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE5 3RA | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 88 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE5 3QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE5 3RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stamfordham Road-Viewforth Grove Slatyford | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Metrocentre | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Newcastle upon Tyne Azalea Road | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fenham Hall Surgery | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blakelaw Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Netherby Drive (Dental Surgery) | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Etal Lane Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 4.8 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,060 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Scotswood section of Hadrian's Wall in the grounds of Benwell Hill Cricket Club, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Scotswood section of Hadrian's Wall in the grounds of Benwell Hill Cricket Club | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Scotswood section of Hadrian's Wall in garden of West Road Methodist Chapel | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 7, Scotswood section from Denton Road to Denton Dene | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| St John's Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newbiggin Dene | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Cow Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Lemington Gut | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Red Runner Plantation | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
8 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newcastle upon Tyne: see them on the Newcastle upon Tyne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 210 m | Good (May 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Hilton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Cuthbert's High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beech Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kenton Bar Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cheviot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenham Superstore NE5 2HD | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Universal Kids Childcare NE5 3PL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Lidl NE5 2SF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Costa NE5 2SF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Iceland NE5 2SF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Gills Food And Wine Store NE5 3JE | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Premier VJ's Store @ Gills NE5 3JE | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Cafe Hollywood to Bollywood NE5 3JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2026 |
| English Martyrs Primary School, Fenham NE5 2SA | Manufacturers/packers | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Food and Solidarity NE5 3JR | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Alliance Healthcare NE5 2TF | Distributors/Transporters | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Katie's Coffee Shop NE5 3PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Newcastle Community Asset Trust NE5 3PN | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Newcastle Community Pantry NE5 3PN | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barclay Place (17); On or near Bingfield Gardens (13); On or near Bus/Coach Station (12); On or near Parking Area (9); On or near Rosehill Way (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 12 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oakwood Place · Rosehill Way · Roundhill Avenue · Bingfield Gardens · Barclay Place · Lindfield Avenue · Blakemoor Place · Acomb Gardens · Ainslie Place · Fulwell Green · Houndelee Place · Pooley Close
All the streets in NE5 and across Newcastle upon Tyne.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.