Area Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE5 postcode area.

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Population

49,609

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,925 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE5 is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £187k. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

home £187,907 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE5 is a postcode district in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, covering 1116 active and 218 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NE5 (11%) is characterised by a tough but community-focused area — young families in affordable housing, alongside a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees (9%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NE5 are around £187k, down 6.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE5 at 365 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5770
Anti-social behaviour3830
Criminal damage and arson1742
Shoplifting1511
Public order1306

school Local Schools

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West Denton Primary School

Good308 pupils
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Knop Law Primary School

Outstanding389 pupils
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Milecastle Primary School

Good200 pupils
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Simonside Primary School

Good274 pupils
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Westerhope Primary School

Good405 pupils
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Hilton Primary Academy

Outstanding453 pupils
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Thomas Walling Primary Academy

Good419 pupils
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Studio West

Good528 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Joyofsweets.com
  • Specials
  • MFG Westerhope
  • Mini market
  • Newcastle Community Asset Trust
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club
  • Denton Hotel
  • Fox And Hounds
  • Slatyford Tenants Association
  • The Bear and Barrel
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Asda
  • Heron Foods
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • Morrisons
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Coffee on the Corner
  • Costa
  • Dessert lab
  • Dotty in the Kitchen
  • Eastend Diner
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bread Machine
  • Bunty's Chip Stop
  • Chapel Chippy
  • Dinners Express West Denton
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 23 more