78
Score
78 out of 100
NE7Good liveabilityNorth East

Heaton, Newcastle

A popular Newcastle suburb with Victorian and Edwardian flats and terraces, strong affordability, and reliable demand from both families and young professionals.

Average price
£215,000
Average rent
£1,020/mo
Gross yield
6.9%
5-year growth
+18.2%
Investment score
85/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
25 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Heaton is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    80

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    83

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    71

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    80

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    84

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    84

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Heaton against the newcastle average

Strengths

  • Strong affordability and yield
  • Heaton Park
  • Metro access

Things to weigh

  • Flat-heavy stock in parts
  • Mid-range safety scores

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.