Orchid Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE5 1DJ.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Orchid Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 27 Jan 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £351,701. By property type, sales here have been 82% detached, 18% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Orchid Drive range from £219,995 to £394,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Orchid Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Orchid Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £351,701 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £219,995 | 15 Dec 2023 |
Sold prices on Orchid Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 27 Jan 2025 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 18 Oct 2024 | £394,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 27 Sep 2024 | £335,445 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 15 Jul 2024 | £332,996 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 28 Jun 2024 | £375,246 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 14 Jun 2024 | £356,646 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 18 Jan 2024 | £344,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 15 Dec 2023 | £219,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 30 Nov 2023 | £324,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 31 Oct 2023 | £359,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 29 Sep 2023 | £294,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Orchid Drive NE5 1DJ | 21 Jul 2023 | £219,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near Orchid Drive
Crime
78 crimes were reported within about a mile of Orchid Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Orchid 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 Orchid Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerhope Primary School 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Simonside Primary School 275 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Callerton Academy 684 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Milecastle Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope 223 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Knop Law Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Studio West 496 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton 426 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 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 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Blaydon station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Metrocentre station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Callerton Parkway (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Thistle Way (Thistle Way) 2 min walk
- Stamfordham Road-Whorlton Lane (SE-Bound, Stamfordham Road) 3 min walk
- Stamfordham Road-Magenta Crescent (NW-Bound, Stamfordham Road) 4 min walk
- Stamfordham Road-Jingling Gate (NW-Bound, Stamfordham Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Parkway Medical Group
Chapel House Primary Care Centre, Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.8 mi - Denton Park Medical Group
Denton Park Health Centre, West Denton Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.2 mi - Westerhope Medical Group
377-377A Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.2 mi - Denton Turret Medical Centre
10 Kenley Road, Slatyford, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Callerton Carnation Way · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Newcastle Chapel House Express · 0.9 mi
- Heron Heron Westerhope Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.9 mi
- Heron Heron Newbiggin Hall · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Chapel House Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Fairmans Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Boots · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Angel Dental Care · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- The Dental Care 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 630 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,372 |
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 Orchid Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 11.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Religion
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 68% | 41.3% |
| No religion | 26.1% | 40.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 9% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 82.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.4% | 17.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.7% | 34.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.1% | 21.2% |
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 18.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.4% | 4.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.8% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 48.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 32.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.6% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.2% | 18.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 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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