Abbey Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE5 1QR.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Abbey Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £427,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £386,875. That is 73% above the Newcastle Upon Tyne average of £247,817 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Abbey Drive range from £330,000 to £440,000. 38% of homes sold here were freehold and 63% leasehold. Of 744 streets in Newcastle Upon Tyne with at least two sales in the last year, Abbey Drive ranks 65th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Abbey Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 38% freehold and 63% leasehold across 8 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £386,875 | 13 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Abbey Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Abbey Drive NE5 1QR | 13 Feb 2026 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Abbey Drive NE5 1QR | 30 Jan 2026 | £415,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Abbey Drive NE5 1QR | 29 May 2024 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Abbey Drive NE5 1QR | 16 Nov 2022 | £425,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 27, Abbey Drive NE5 1QR | 4 Nov 2022 | £330,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 11, Abbey Drive NE5 1QR | 10 Sep 2019 | £355,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Abbey Drive NE5 1QR | 12 Feb 2019 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Abbey Drive NE5 1QR | 15 Apr 2016 | £375,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Abbey Drive | £380,000 (May 2024) → £440,000 (Feb 2026) | +16% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Abbey Drive
Crime
78 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbey Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbey Drive is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Tyne estuary Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abbey Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milecastle Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Knop Law Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Talbot House Children's Charity 64 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 4–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Walbottle Academy 1,722 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School 173 pupils | Primary Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Walbottle Village Primary School 147 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Westerhope Primary School 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| West Denton Primary School 316 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Newcastle Airport Metro Station station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Blaydon station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Metrocentre station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
- Callerton Parkway (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- North Walbottle Road-Abbey Drive (S-Bound, North Walbottle Road) 1 min walk
- North Walbottle Rd-Coronation Rd (N-Bound, North Walbottle Road) 2 min walk
- North Walbottle Rd-Coronation Rd (S-Bound, North Walbottle Road) 2 min walk
- North Walbottle Road-Abbey Drive (N-Bound, North Walbottle Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Parkway Medical Group
Chapel House Primary Care Centre, Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.6 mi - Denton Park Medical Group
Denton Park Health Centre, West Denton Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.2 mi - Newburn Surgery
4 Newburn Road, Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.3 mi - Throckley Primary Care Centre
Throckley Primary Care Ct, Tillmouth Pk Rd,Throckley, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Westerhope Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Newcastle Chapel House Express · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Callerton Carnation Way · 0.7 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Chapel House Drive Local · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Chapel House Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 1.2 mi
- Newburn Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Angel Dental Care · 0.5 mi
- No 1 Victoria Terrace Dental Clinic · 1.2 mi
- No1 Victoria Terrace Dental Clinic · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 610 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,386 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Newcastle upon Tyne with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Abbey Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 3.3% |
Religion
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 64% | 41.3% |
| No religion | 30.2% | 40.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 82.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.9% | 17.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.7% | 34.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 21.2% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 10.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 48.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.2% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.7% | 18.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 4.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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