Housing
The North East offers a wide variety of housing, which is still amongst the most affordable in Britain.
Popular Residential Areas
- Jesmond and Gosforth
Stylish, leafy suburbs a short walk or Metro ride from the University campus.
- Tynemouth, Cullercoats and Whitley Bay
A variety of housing including fine houses overlooking the sea, a 20 to 30 minute Metro train journey away from the city centre.
- Tyne Valley villages
Picturesque villages provide a semi-rural alternative to city life, with a branch railway line making for easy commuting.
- Northumberland and County Durham
Rural tranquility to the north and south of Newcastle, yet still within easy commuting distance.
Average house price information on a particular area can be found at upmystreet.com
We have a limited amount of staff accommodation in University-owned properties, but may be able to offer a range of options depending on availability and length of stay.
Travelling from Home to the University
When thinking about where to live it is important to consider travel into the University. Its central location makes it very accessible by public transport, and the University offers many facilities to make travelling to and from work more convenient, including:
- discounted travel on local public transport,
- Cycle to Work Scheme,
- car parking on campus.
For more details visit our Travel to Work and parking pages.