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.
NE5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE5 postcode area.
49,609
41
£ 32,925 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
West Denton Primary School
Knop Law Primary School
Milecastle Primary School
Simonside Primary School
Westerhope Primary School
Hilton Primary Academy
Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Studio West
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Joyofsweets.com
- Specials
- B & M Bargains
- BP Airport Way Service Station
- Denton Burn Community Centre
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Blakelaw Social Club
- Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club
- Denton Hotel
- Fox And Hounds
- Slatyford Tenants Association
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Blakelaw Hub
- Cafe Hope @ Cowgate
- Caffe Ginevra Denton
- CHAI SHAI
- Cloves Catering
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Greggs
- Greggs
- Bread Machine
- Bunty's Chip Stop
- Chapel Chippy
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Aldi
- Aldi
- Farmfoods
- Londis Chapel Park
- Tesco
- + 8 more
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Area Profile: NE5 · Data under Open Government Licence