POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE15 6BT postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 98.5%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 33 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £173,650Based on 48 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 98.5%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 33 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 48 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 98.5%, with 98.5% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
4 within 400mNE15 6BT links 4 transport stops within 400m and 40 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Armstrong Road-Cranbrook Road (BCT) at about 69m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
37 within 1200mNE15 6BT currently links 37 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 13 food and drink, 7 grocery, 6 retail. The closest mapped place is Aldi at about 875m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
4,712 online job adverts observedNewcastle upon Tyne local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 8,881 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NE15 6BT in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
33 nearby school rows33 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NE15 6BT. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 22NE15 6BT has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 22 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 366, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 64 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£173,650
Strong sample. Based on 48 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NE15 6BT, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
13 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (7), cafe (3), restaurant (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (3), supermarket (3), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Retail
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (2), diy (2), mobile phone (1).
Amenity group
Health
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (2), optician (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Aldi
Supermarket at Metro Park, Gateshead.
Food and drink
Greggs
Fast Food at Gateshead.
Nightlife
The Skiff Inn
Pub at Clasper Way, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Fuel
Asda Petrol Station (Asda)
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
KFC
Fast Food at Derwent Point, Clasper Way, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Health
Asda Opticians (Asda)
Optician in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bridgewater Primary School
Primary option in NE15 6NL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Broadwood Primary School
Primary option in NE15 7TB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hadrian School
Primary option in NE15 6PY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NE15 6BT before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE15 6BT.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE15 6BT with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NE15 6BT.
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Ask vetted agents
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