Newcastle area guides
For an easy way to find information about some key local areas in Newcastle start by searching our Newcastle area guide. Alphabetically ordered by area name you'll find all you want to know about Newcastle - from local area highlights, the latest property to buy or rent, leading local Estate Agencies and lists of local area resources.
Newcastle upon Tyne (more commonly referred to as Newcastle) is a city situated along the north bank of the River Tyne in the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, England. Founded in Roman times, Newcastleâ~@~Ys atmosphere i a unique blend of history, culture and excellent nightlife characterised by neoclassical architecture. The property market is strong, with Newcastle houses continuing to increase in price. The economy thrives under the health, retail, real estate and manufacturing industries. The unemployment rate is 5.3 per cent [1] .
Newcastleâ~@~Ys climate is typical to that of the rest of the UK. It is, however, one of the driest cities in the country due to its location in the rain shadow of the North Pennines. Summer highs average at 18ðC and summerows average at 11ðC. Winter highs average at 6ðC and winter lows average at 1ðC [2] .
Public transport is plentiful in Newcastle and is serviced by train, bus and ferry. Railway services to London (travel time of approximately three hours) and other major destinations are frequent. Most local travel is done via Newcastleâ~@~Ys bus network and the metro railway, which also offers services to Newcastle Airport. Newcastle International Airport is located six miles north of the city centre. A ferry service is available to destinations such as Amstrdam, Stavanger, Haugesund and Bergen [3].
Newcastle Property Market
Home to a population of 259,000 [4] people, the majority of residents live in flats, which dominate 92.5 per cent of the Newcastle property market [5] . Detached houses are not common and represent only 1 per cent of the market [6] . Newcastle is popular with students, young professionals and retirees.
Newcastle University and Northumbria University have a combined student population of close to 50,000 [7] , which keeps the Newcastle rental market thriving. Research has shown that the area has a lower than average number of owner occupied properties, also indicating a strong rental market.
Newcastle Information
Newcastle University has been named the best[8] University town in the UK, above 56 other UK institutions. To find out more about student life and courses on offer at Newcastle University visit the official website.
Newcastle City Council offers a range of services and information to local residents that includes tips on community and living, Ã| education, environment and planning, housing, jobs and careers, leisure and tourism, as well as social care and health. The Council publishes a free news magazine called Citylife.
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