The Open, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE1 4DB.
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At a glance
8 property sales on The Open, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 15 Aug 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £129,875. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on The Open range from £100,000 to £160,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on The Open compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Open has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 8 | £129,875 | 15 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on The Open
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, The Open NE1 4DB | 11 Sep 2025 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, The Open NE1 4DB | 1 May 2025 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, The Open NE1 4DB | 15 Aug 2024 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, The Open NE1 4DB | 7 Jul 2023 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, The Open NE1 4DB | 18 Aug 2022 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, The Open NE1 4DB | 2 Aug 2022 | £116,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, The Open NE1 4DB | 6 May 2022 | £138,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, The Open NE1 4DB | 26 May 2021 | £118,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, The Open NE1 4DB | 10 Jul 2020 | £132,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, The Open NE1 4DB | 30 Mar 2020 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, The Open NE1 4DB | 23 Oct 2019 | £139,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, The Open NE1 4DB | 23 Aug 2018 | £125,000 | Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29, The Open | £125,000 (Aug 2018) → £160,000 (Aug 2024) | +28% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Open
Crime
1,219 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Open in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 335 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 276 |
| Shoplifting | 174 |
| Public order | 84 |
| Other theft | 68 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 65 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Open is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
- Tyne estuary at Newcastle Quayside, Low Walker, Lower Derwenthaugh Industrial Estate and Willington Flood alert area
- Tyne estuary Flood alert area
- Ouseburn and estuarine tributaries 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 The Open
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 226 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 126 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Royal Grammar School 1,332 pupils | Other independent school | 7–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 241 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 217 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| North East Futures UTC 314 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Moorside Primary School 395 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy 726 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 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 station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Manors station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Dunston station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Haymarket (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 0.2 mi · 3 min walk
- St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Newcastle Percy Street (S-Bound, Percy Street) 1 min walk
- Newcastle St Thomas Street (NW-Bound, St Thomas Street) 1 min walk
- Newcastle St Thomas Street (SE-Bound, St Thomas Street) 2 min walk
- St Thomas Street-RVI (A, St Thomas Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Newcastle Medical Centre
Hotspur Way, Intu Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.1 mi - Saville Medical Group
7 Saville Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.3 mi - Cruddas Park Surgery
178 Westmorland Road, Cruddas Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.8 mi - Dilston Medical Centre
23 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Percy St Express · 0.1 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Newcastle · 0.1 mi
- Spar Spar Gallowgate · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Newcastle Northumberland Street Local · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Salts Medilink · 0.1 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- 50 Leazes Park Road (dental Practice) · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- The Cosmetic Dental Clinic · 0.2 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 4 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 11.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 64.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 584 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 1.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 97.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 1.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,800 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Open
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Who lives around The Open
Ethnic group
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 31.3% | 11.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.3% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.1% | 3.3% |
Religion
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 40.8% |
| Christian | 20.9% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 14.9% | 6% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 82.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 48.1% | 17.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 41.7% | 21.2% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40.8% | 34.6% |
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 18.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 4.4% | 10.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 2.3% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.8% |
General health
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.3% | 48.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 72.4% | 36.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 21.4% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 4.6% | 18.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.5% | 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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