Newcastle Area Guides

Fenham is in the west-end of Newcastle upon Tyne, to the west of the city centre, and neighbours a large area of open land known as the Town Moor.Located within walking distance of Newcastle city centre and both unis, Fenham is a popular choice for students and professionals.

Gateshead is a prime location south of the River Tyne, and is near the Angel of the North, the Metrocentre, the Baltic Art Gallery and Sage arts venue.Gateshead is a popular area to rent for students and postgraduates, professionals and families, with a good range of local amenities, transport links and schools available.

Gosforth is a great area for family life with lots of good schools nearby and in surrounding areas.Gosforth is also popular with postgraduates and professionals as it’s great for commuting into the city centre for work, study or leisure.

Officially named as ‘hip and trendy’ by Phil & Kirsty on an episode of Channel 4’s  ‘Location, Location, Location’, Heaton is becoming more and more popular with students renting in Newcastle.If you’re a student, property in Heaton is more affordable than in Newcastle city centre and Jesmond.The relaxed, friendly area is great for students, and especially convenient for those studying at Northumbria University and based at their Coach Lane Campus.Heaton is within easy walking distance from Newcastle city centre, making it a great place to access all that it has to offer, from student nightlife to shopping, however it offers some quiet from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

Jesmond is one of the best student areas in Newcastle, with a fantastic array of shops, bars and places to eat, with great transport links and in close proximity to Newcastle and Northumbria University campuses, Jesmond is a popular area and one of the most sought-after for student accommodation in Newcastle.

Newcastle upon Tyne; once officially announced as one of the happiest places to live in Europe, according to a European Commission survey, is full of culture and beauty and is a fantastic place to live.You can choose to live by the Quayside and enjoy easy access into the city centre and the Ouseburn, or live close to university or work – the RVI Hospital and both Newcastle and Northumbria Universities are major employers in the city.Newcastle has a great, compact, city centre, and a strong sense of identity. There’s a real sense of belonging.

Living in a flat on the Quayside in Newcastle is the ultimate home goal - close to everything you need and with amazing views of the Tyne.The views of the bridges and buildings on each side are world famous, and every local amenity you could imagine is right there on the doorstep.Whether you’re a student, postgraduate or professional, you’ll love living on the Quayside.

There are many advantages to living in Sandyford – the benefits of city living just outside the centre, more affordable rents than right in the city centre and easily reached by car, bus and metro.Students will enjoy all of the advantages of living in the fun area of Sandyford.The proximity to the city centre and areas such as Jesmond ana Shieldfield means all the local amenities you need, and more, are within easy reach.

Shieldfield is an area of Newcastle upon Tyne just outside the city centre, with the benefit of living near the city centre without having to pay city centre prices.Professionals, postgraduates and students are all well-suited to living in property in Shieldfield, thanks to its excellent location for travelling into the city centre for work or to either Newcastle or Northumbria University campuses.

Spital Tongues isn’t immediately well-known by newcomers to Newcastle but it’s a lovely area with a ‘village-feel’ just on the outskirts of Newcastle city centre.Living here gives you all the perks of being close to transport links and the benefits of city centre living but at a lower cost and in a quieter community. It’s ideal. Students and professionals alike love Spital Tongues due to its great location – so close to the city centre without the city centre price tag.The area is also great for families thanks to the village feel and the nearby green spaces such as the Town Moor and Leazes Park.