NE1 1SG is a lively urban neighbourhood on Westgate Road, 0.9km from The Leazes in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Monument ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE1 1SG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 24) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (384 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NE1 1SG are sourced from Output Area E00175553 (shared with 137 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTGATE ROAD, NE1 1SG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE ROAD, NE1 1SG.
622
24
£ 0 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE1 1SG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
82% of homes in NE1 1SG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE1 1SG. The average age is 23.6. 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 2026-02)
Crime rates near NE1 1SG are high at 384 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
Callerton Academy
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Cavavin0.4 km
- Mc grain’s0.3 km
- Sport Freak0.1 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- French Oven Bakery0.3 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Hilton Hotel0.9 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.6 km
- Surtees Hotel0.5 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge1.0 km
- Motel One Newcastle0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
125 nearby- All Bar One0.4 km
- Blonde Barrel0.3 km
- Brew Dog0.5 km
- City Vaults / Bier Keller0.2 km
- Cosy Joes0.3 km
- + 120 more
Restaurant, Cafe
238 nearby- Sereniti0.9 km
- 3SIXTY0.3 km
- 5|Quarter0.2 km
- Bijoux burger0.5 km
- Cafe 16 The Oswin Project0.4 km
- + 233 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Viethouse supermarket0.1 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- Back Home International0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
85 nearby- Wake N Cake0.4 km
- Bigg Market Chippy0.2 km
- Chickalicious Ltd0.1 km
- Clayton St Chippy0.1 km
- Flame N Grill0.4 km
- + 80 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle0.2 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.2 km
- Manors0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Central Station Westgate Road0.0 km
- Central Stn Westgate Rd0.0 km
- Central Station Westgate Road0.1 km
- Central Stn0.1 km
- Central Station Bewick Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE11SG · Data under Open Government Licence