Poolfields
This large 1930s housing estate is situated half a mile west of Newcastle town centre. There are a few local shops, a pub, a nursery and a community centre on the estate. Several more shops, pubs and restaurants can be found on the nearby Higherland and at Pooldam, where there is also a public park and bowling green. On the estate we have 321 houses, 2 one bedroom flats above shops and 51 (mainly one bedroom) bungalows.
The Higherland
The Higherland is situated on high ground overlooking Newcastle town centre, which is within five minutes walking distance. There are a few local shops and several pubs and a nearby public park and bowling green at Pooldam. Here we have 23 houses, 12 flats and 8 (mainly two bedroom) bungalows.
Town Centre
In the very heart of Newcastle town centre, we have 1 two bedroomed house and 4 flats above the shops in Bridge Street. These are within walking distance of all town centre shops and facilities.
Town East (York Street district)
This area is situated about half a mile east of Newcastle town centre. Here we have 4 Victorian terraced houses, 165 1960s flats and 22 1980s sheltered housing bungalows at Earl's Court. Town centre shops and facilities are within easy reach (10 minutes walk).
Town North
Here we have 2 two bedroom victorian terraced houses and 60 modern flats. There are two supermarkets directly across the Ryecroft dual carriageway and other town centre shops and facilities within 5 minutes walk.
Town South
Here we have 4 houses and 12 mid 1950s one bedroom flats. There is a large supermarket within 5 minutes walk and other town centre shops and facilities within 10 minutes walk.
Town West (Ashfields district)
Here we have 44 houses and 241 mid 1950s one bedroom flats. There are several supermarkets within 5 minutes walk and other town centre shops and facilities within a 10 minute stroll.
