NE1 1LF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Oakwellgate in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Monument ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE1 1LF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. 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. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (475 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NE1 1LF are sourced from Output Area E00175551 (shared with 261 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE1 1LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE1 1LF.
391
27
£ 0 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE1 1LF 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
NE1 1LF is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 66% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 1LF. 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 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE1 1LF are high at 475 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
North East Futures UTC
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Callerton Academy
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Hotspur Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Gopuff1.0 km
- Cavavin0.2 km
- Mc grain’s0.3 km
- Sport Freak0.6 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
129 nearby- Nancy's Bordello0.6 km
- All Bar One0.2 km
- Blonde Barrel0.7 km
- Brew Dog0.1 km
- City Vaults / Bier Keller0.3 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
249 nearby- Renhe0.8 km
- Sereniti0.6 km
- 3SIXTY0.8 km
- 5|Quarter0.3 km
- Bijoux burger0.1 km
- + 244 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Viethouse supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
97 nearby- Pizzabase0.8 km
- The Wretham Plaice1.0 km
- Wake N Cake0.1 km
- Bigg Market Chippy0.3 km
- Chickalicious Ltd0.4 km
- + 92 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Hilton Hotel0.5 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.3 km
- Surtees Hotel0.1 km
- Ramada Encore1.0 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors0.4 km
- Newcastle0.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.5 km
Bus Stops
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
- Mosley Street0.1 km
- Tyne Bridge North End0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE11LF · Data under Open Government Licence