{"id":2881,"date":"2021-12-05T21:14:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-05T21:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=2881"},"modified":"2021-12-05T21:14:29","modified_gmt":"2021-12-05T21:14:29","slug":"whats-it-like-to-live-in-newcastle-upon-tyne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/whats-it-like-to-live-in-newcastle-upon-tyne\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s it like to live in Newcastle-upon-Tyne?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newcastle-upon-Type\nis arguably the northeast of England\u2019s most iconic city. Sitting proudly on the\nbanks of the mighty River Tyne, Newcastle is home to many legendary landmarks,\ncultural attractions, and sought-after suburbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In days gone by, Newcastle relied heavily\non its busy shipping port and the resultant ship-building industry but in\nrecent years the city has emerged as an innovative hub, with economic offerings\nin the fields of science, finance, retail, education, and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property prices are also competitive,\nwith an average selling price of \u00a3230,923 in the city in the last 12 months.\nConsiderably less than the nation average at \u00a3270,000. Terraced properties sell\nfor around \u00a3198,000 in Newcastle, while semi-detached houses fetch an average\nprice of \u00a3210,000. If you\u2019re on the hunt for a larger detached property, you\ncan expect to spend somewhere in the region of 395,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>Did you know? <\/em><\/strong><em>Newcastle-upon Tyne shares its latitude with Denmark\u2019s capital city, Copenhagen. It\u2019s also one of the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citybaseapartments.com\/blog\/facts-about-newcastle\/\"><em>UK\u2019s most visited cities by overseas tourists<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an abundance of affordable housing\nopportunities, a bustling city centre, and access to a range of leisure amenities,\nNewcastle (affectionately named \u2018The Toon\u2019 by its natives) is becoming\nincreasingly popular among budding professionals, young couples, and expanding\nfamilies alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seems that \u2018The Toon\u2019 is the\nnortheast\u2019s <em>place to be \u2013 <\/em>but what is\nit actually like to live there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport links <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newcastle is a well-connected city with\na dedicated railway station and its very own extensive metro network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newcastle Central Station is based on\nthe East Coast Main Line and offers frequent services to the likes of\nEdinburgh, Darlington, Durham, York, Doncaster, and London Kings Cross (a\ndirect service that takes around four hours and 15 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newcastle\u2019s official Metro Network \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexus.org.uk\/themes\/custom\/nexus\/images\/metro-map-large.jpg\">Nexus<\/a> (also known as the Tyne and\nWear Metro) \u2013 covers the majority of the city and extends to Sunderland as well\nas Whitley Bay and the Stadium of Light. For those travelling by bus, the city\nalso boasts an efficient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexus.org.uk\/bus\/timetables\">bus network<\/a> that services the entire region while\noffering swift connections to several nearby towns and villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to get from A to B by motor\nvehicle, the city is served by the A167 road to Gateshead, Chester-le-Street,\nDurham and Darlington, the A1 between Edinburgh to London, the A19 to York and\nDoncaster and the A69 westbound to Carlisle amongst others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nearest stations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernrailway.co.uk\/stations\/NCL\">Newcastle Central Station<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/stations_destinations\/MAS.aspx\">Manors Railway Station<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexus.org.uk\/metro\/timetables-and-stations\/airport\">Newcastle Airport Metro Station<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schools and education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newcastle-upon-Tyne is home to an\nexcellent choice of primary and secondary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.gov.uk\/services\/schools-learning-and-childcare\/about-our-schools\/newcastle-schools\">schools<\/a> as well as institutions offering <a href=\"https:\/\/newcastle.gov.uk\/services\/schools-learning-and-childcare\/special-educational-needs-andor-disabilities-send\">SEND (special educational\nneeds &amp; disabilities) provision<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are around 103 primary school\nsettings in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, many of which sport official government\nratings of \u2018Well Above Average\u2019 in key areas including writing, maths, and\nliteracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For older children taking that next\nstep up in their educational career, Newcastle offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk\/schools-by-type?step=default&amp;table=schools&amp;region=391&amp;la-name=newcastle-upon-tyne&amp;geographic=la&amp;for=secondary&amp;tab=list\">32 secondary schools<\/a>, many of which are also known\nfor their academic achievement. Gosforth Academy, Gosforth Junior High Academy,\nSacred Heart Catholic High School, Sir Charles Parsons School and St Mary&#8217;s\nCatholic School have all received \u2018outstanding\u2019 ratings from Ofsted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have young adults at home\nlooking for a fun and fulfilling higher education experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl-coll.ac.uk\/about-the-college\/\">Newcastle College<\/a> is an innovative modern campus\nwith a range of impressive awards and partnerships. The college boasts\nexcellent facilities and offers an extensive menu of academic qualifications,\nvocational courses, and modern apprenticeships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, and let\u2019s not forget those little\nlovelies: there is also an abundance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daynurseries.co.uk\/day_nursery_search_results.cfm\/searchtown\/Newcastle-upon-Tyne\">pre-schools, playgroups,\nand nurseries<\/a> situated throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leisure\nand amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re looking for everyday\nessentials or a regular fashion fix, there is no end of choice in \u2018The Toon\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As one of the northeast\u2019s premier shopping hubs, Newcastle-upon-Tyne is home to a wealth of quirky independent stores, a bustling high street, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsoninnewcastleupontyne.com\/shopping-centres\/\">two large shopping centres<\/a> \u2013 intu Eldon Square &amp; intu Metrocentre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/yopa-production-wordpress-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2021\/12\/newcastle-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2021\/12\/newcastle-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2021\/12\/newcastle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2021\/12\/newcastle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2021\/12\/newcastle-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2021\/12\/newcastle-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2021\/12\/newcastle.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also several markets based within\nthe city including the celebrated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springsfarmersmarkets.com\/monument\">Monument Farmer\u2019s Market<\/a> \u2013 a regular event that plays host to a\nnumber of popular artisanal stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like to work up a sweat, there\nare several swimming pools, gyms, and fully equipped leisure centres dotted\nthroughout the city. Three of the most popular leisure centres include the West\nDenton Leisure Centre, The Walker Activity Dome, and Eldon Leisure Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.gov.uk\/services\/environment-and-waste\/green-spaces\/parks-allotments-open-spaces\">green open space<\/a>, there\u2019s no end of choice either,\nbecause Newcastle is home to the 1000 acre <a href=\"https:\/\/newcastlegateshead.com\/business-directory\/things-to-do\/town-moor\">Town Moor<\/a>, Heaton Park, Leazes Park,\nNun\u2019s Moor and Paddy Freeman\u2019s Park amongst many others. The scenic walks (and\nfish and chips!) along nearby Whitley Bay are also sensational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a thriving city with a rich visual\nand performing arts scene, the city plays host to countless festivals, gigs,\ngatherings, and events throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The likes of the Craft Gin, Beer &amp;\nProsecco Festival and music festivals This is Tomorrow and Hit the North are\nalways popular, and Newcastle\u2019s Pride Festival and North East International\nFilm Festival attract crowds from far and wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sports fans will enjoy the proximity to\nSt James&#8217; Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club, and premiership rugby\nunion side the Newcastle Falcons, basketball team the Newcastle Eagles and ice\nhockey team the Newcastle Warriors who are all based locally too. The annual Great\nNorth Run, a popular local half-marathon event, is also on the wish list of\nevery serious runner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often voted one of the UK\u2019s best cities\nfor nightlife, Newcastle-upon-Tyne has no shortage of top-notch pubs, clubs,\nand restaurants within its proverbial city walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bigg Market, Diamond Strip, Dean\nStreet, and The Quayside are among the best places for eating, drinking, and\ndancing in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here are other attractions in or around \u2018The Toon\u2019 that you will not\nwant to miss:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiscuitfactory.com\/\">The Biscuit Factory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/baltic.art\/whats-on\/planvisit\">Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverymuseum.org.uk\/\">Discovery Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/newcastlegateshead.com\/business-directory\/things-to-do\/tyne-bridge\">Tyne Bridge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gateshead.gov.uk\/article\/5303\/The-history-of-the-Angel-of-the-North\">Angel of the North<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastlecastle.co.uk\/\">Newcastle Castle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jesmonddene.org.uk\/\">Jesmond Dene<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouseburntrust.org.uk\/visit-vt\">Victoria Tunnel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk\/\">Ouseburn Farm<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety and crime <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the residents of Newcastle\nfeel safe and secure and crime prevention initiatives like community safety\npartnership <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safenewcastle.org.uk\/\">Safe Newcastle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/schemelink.co.uk\/schemesite-home.php?s=593\">Schemelink<\/a> help to prevent antisocial\nbehaviour and other incidents within the city and surrounding areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like any big city, crime does exist in\nNewcastle-upon-Tyne, but the area is well patrolled by the local police\nconstabulary Northumbria Police and crime rates are on a par with similar sized\ntowns and cities across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get a detailed rundown of crime\nrates and local policing by visiting Newcastle-upon-Tyne\u2019s dedicated Police UK <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.uk\/pu\/your-area\/northumbria-police\/newcastle-central\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out current properties available in Newcastle-upon-Tyne <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/houses-for-sale\/newcastle-upon-tyne-tyne-and-wear\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle-upon-Type is arguably the northeast of England\u2019s most iconic city. 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