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Living in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in the United Kingdom, and the figures below are its published values. Newcastle upon Tyne numbered 286,445 residents at the end of 2021. Regional median gross salary figures for Newcastle upon Tyne showed €3,113 per month at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate was 4.62% at the end of 2018.

Higher unemployment than 74% of United Kingdom cities that publish it, more recorded crime than 63% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than any other United Kingdom city that publishes it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Newcastle upon Tyne?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Newcastle upon Tyne.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Newcastle upon Tyne yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

The employment rate of 50.1% was recorded at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, 118,780 comprised the workforce in Newcastle upon Tyne.

What is the unemployment rate in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The unemployment rate is about 4.6 % (2018).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.62 % · Eurostat3
Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Newcastle upon Tyne is 4.6%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–6Newcastle upon Tyne 4.6%30 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate50.1 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,113 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)8Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.62 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2018Eurostat3Official
Unemployment rate over time11 published observations, 1991–2018
Unemployment rate in Newcastle upon Tyne by year, %3.8%7.9%11.9%16.0%1991200120082011201620184.6%%

Unemployment rate fell 69.5% between 1991 and 2018, from 15.2% to 4.6%.

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Newcastle upon Tyne. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Newcastle upon Tyne. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count102 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count153 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Safety

How safe is Newcastle upon Tyne?

Police recorded about 10,738 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 10,738 offences per 100,000 · Office for National Statistics7
Recorded crime across major citiesNewcastle upon Tyne highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Newcastle upon Tyne highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester10,738Newcastle upon Tyne9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents10,738 offences per 100,000country median 9,66931 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics7Official

Mobility and administration

Newcastle upon Tyne's nearest airport was NCL, 9 km away and offered 49 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count49 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights11Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official
Nearest Major Airport IataNCL3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official

Climate and air quality

Newcastle upon Tyne recorded annual PM2.5 of 9 µg/m³ at the end of 2019.

Is the air quality good in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Newcastle upon Tyne annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomOf 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–727 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2019European Environment Agency2Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.94 · Feb 15.33 · Mar 18.52 · Apr 20.43 · May 22.95 · Jun 24.65 · Jul 26.1 · Aug 26 · Sep 23.6 · Oct 22 · Nov 15.36 · Dec 13.03 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -5.97 · Feb -5.44 · Mar -7.31 · Apr -3.15 · May -0.89 · Jun 3.06 · Jul 6.91 · Aug 4.78 · Sep 2.56 · Oct -0.86 · Nov -2.46 · Dec -6.39 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 3.38 · Feb 3.41 · Mar 4.72 · Apr 7.07 · May 10 · Jun 12.97 · Jul 14.79 · Aug 14.48 · Sep 12.35 · Oct 9.41 · Nov 6.17 · Dec 3.94 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Derby275,575 residentsNottingham299,790 residentsKingston upon Hull270,810 residentsHarrow269,993 residentsPlymouth266,955 residentsStoke-on-Trent260,560 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the median age reached 33 years.

How many people live in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The published population was 286,445 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics6

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population286,445 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official

International community in Newcastle upon Tyne

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Usual residents living in the individual ONS Built-up Area on Census Day 21 March 2021 · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Europe: United Kingdom234,82582.0%
Non-EU countries (including British Overseas)36,32512.7%
Europe: EU countries15,2905.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Is Newcastle upon Tyne a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker41%strong on work, weak on housing · range 30–52%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on housing · range 47–65%
Student54%strong on education, weak on housing · range 45–63%
Family52%strong on family, weak on housing · range 43–61%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–58%
Population286,445 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Employment rate50.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,113 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate4.62 %31 Dec 2018Official source · Eurostat
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2019Official source · European Environment Agency
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents10,738 offences per 100,00031 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-07

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct34.9 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus118,780 workers31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official
Median age33 years31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official
Universities3 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Newcastle upon Tyne under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The published population was 286,445 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is the air quality good in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

How safe is Newcastle upon Tyne?

Police recorded about 10,738 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Office for National Statistics.

What is the unemployment rate in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The unemployment rate is about 4.6 % (2018). Source: Eurostat.

What is the typical salary around Newcastle upon Tyne?

The median gross salary is 3,113 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is Newcastle upon Tyne a good place to live?

Newcastle upon Tyne may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Europe: EU countries live in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The official country of birth distribution records 15,290 people (5.3%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  7. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  8. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  9. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  10. ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-06
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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03

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