NE1 1RQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Castle Garth, 0.5km from Oakwellgate in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Monument ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (433 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NE1 1RQ are sourced from Output Area E00175551 (shared with 261 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE GARTH, NE1 1RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE GARTH, NE1 1RQ.
391
27
£ 0 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE1 1RQ 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 1RQ 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 1RQ. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE1 1RQ are high at 433 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
129 nearby- Nancy's Bordello0.7 km
- All Bar One0.3 km
- Blonde Barrel0.7 km
- Brew Dog0.1 km
- City Vaults / Bier Keller0.4 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
248 nearby- Renhe0.9 km
- Sereniti0.5 km
- 3SIXTY0.8 km
- 5|Quarter0.3 km
- Bijoux burger0.2 km
- + 243 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Viethouse supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
97 nearby- Pizzabase0.9 km
- Wake N Cake0.2 km
- Bigg Market Chippy0.4 km
- Chickalicious Ltd0.4 km
- Clayton St Chippy0.6 km
- + 92 more
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Cavavin0.1 km
- Mc grain’s0.4 km
- Sport Freak0.6 km
- EEF Gateshead1.0 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 105 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Hilton Hotel0.4 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.2 km
- Surtees Hotel0.2 km
- Ramada Encore1.0 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle0.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.4 km
- Manors0.5 km
Bus Stops
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
- Quayside Guildhall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE11RQ · Data under Open Government Licence