The Best Areas To Live In Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne is a bustling and beautiful city set on the River Tyne in North East England. There are a vast selection of areas to live within Newcastle to suit every taste, from families who want to have access to quality schools, to students wishing to experience some of the city’s best entertainment whilst also remaining nearby to campus.

Newcastle Upon Tyne is a compact city, which is easy to commute around by car, bus, train and the Tyne and Wear Metro which connects the City Centre, Gateshead, Sunderland, Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Train Station and the Coast.

The City Centre is one of the most popular regions to live, especially amongst the student population who like to live close to the buzzing nightlife which Newcastle Upon Tyne has to offer. You will never be short of things to do living in the city centre as it is home to a vast range of shops, bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs, museums and music venues. The area is rich with affordable student accommodation due to Newcastle University and Northumbria University residing a short distance from the area.

Fenham is one of the largest regions located to the west of the city centre and is a quieter alternative to life in the busy city centre. The area is home to a public library, community centre, swimming pool and there are also excellent transport links making it easy to travel into the city centre. The area is popular amongst families with children as there are several excellent public and private schools in the vicinity. Fenham has also got a high student population due to the vast amount of affordable rental accommodation on offer. Accommodation in this area is mostly semi detached houses.

Byker is situated two miles to the east of the city centre and is home to 4.4% of Newcastle Upon Tyne’s population. The area has recently undergone redevelopment and there are a range of properties available to buy and rent in the area making it a popular option amongst families and young professionals. Transport proves easy when renting a flat in Byker with the Byker Metro station as well as several bus routes available.

If you prefer to live in the beautiful countryside, yet still have easy access into Newcastle City Centre, then perhaps Dinnington is the perfect area for you. It has a small population of around 1500 people, allowing it to have a small town feel and also making it a very sought after and slightly more expensive area to live.

Dinnington is situated a 5 minute drive from Newcastle Airport which also makes it a very convenient for those who travel regularly.
Whether you prefer the bustling city centre, modern suburbs or the peaceful, quaint countryside, you will definitely find flats in Newcastle upon Tyne to suit your taste. From modern flats to cosy semi detached family homes, there is a property to fit every lifestyle.