NE1 1BB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Shieldfield in Newcastle upon Tyne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Monument ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE1 1BB has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.
Safety: Crime rates are high (283 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NE1 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00175551 (shared with 261 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE1 1BB.
391
27
£ 0 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE1 1BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 66% private renter occupancy, NE1 1BB is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE1 1BB. The average age is 27.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NE1 1BB are high at 283 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School
North East Futures UTC
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Callerton Academy
Hotspur Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- By the River Brew Co0.7 km
- Cavavin0.5 km
- Mc grain’s0.5 km
- Sport Freak0.8 km
- Big River Bakery0.7 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
120 nearby- Microbus0.9 km
- Charts0.4 km
- Pitcher And Piano0.6 km
- All Bar One0.3 km
- Brew Dog0.4 km
- + 115 more
Restaurant, Cafe
241 nearby- Backyard Bike Shop/ Knead and Favor0.7 km
- Aneesa's / Man Vs Food / Peaches Cream0.4 km
- Victors0.5 km
- Sereniti0.9 km
- 3SIXTY1.0 km
- + 236 more
Takeaway Shop
89 nearby- Little Bao Bar0.7 km
- Wake N Cake0.3 km
- Bigg Market Chippy0.5 km
- Chickalicious Ltd0.7 km
- Clayton St Chippy0.8 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Hilton Hotel0.8 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.7 km
- Surtees Hotel0.3 km
- Ramada Encore0.9 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Viethouse supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors0.1 km
- Newcastle0.8 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Monument Market Street0.1 km
- Monument Market Street0.1 km
- John Dobson Street0.2 km
- Worswick Street-Pilgrim Street0.2 km
- Monument Market Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE11BB · Data under Open Government Licence