Is NE99 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in NE99 are higher than average, at 2664 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of NE99?

The population for the NE99 area is approximately 408 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE99 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE99 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

408

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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1/10

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1/10

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9/10

workEmployment

1/10

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10/10

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5/10

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10/10

homeHome Ownership

3/10

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5/10

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Area Character

46% of NE99's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE99 is a postcode district in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, covering 94 active and 736 retired postcodes.

The majority of NE99 (100% of postcodes) consists of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population.

Safety: Crime runs above average across NE99 at 2664 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district's average age of 28 reflects a young, transient community — common near universities or with a high concentration of rental properties.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE99 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 / British54.0%

Asian / British Asian32.4%

Black / African / Caribbean2.9%

Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 12%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences462

Anti-social behaviour217

Other theft89

Public order78

Theft from the person69

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

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The Place To Eat At John Lewis