NE27 0AT is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Castle Square in Backworth. Administratively it sits within Valley ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE27 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00043482 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE27 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE27 0AT.
342
38
£ 42,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE27 0AT's 57% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE27 0AT. The average age is 38.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE27 0AT has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Backworth Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Backworth Stores0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Backworth Colliery Bakery0.5 km
- Paradise Garden0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Backworth Bites Within Backworth Club0.4 km
- Backworth Miners Welfare0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.5 km
- Manors9.1 km
- Newcastle9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Backworth0.1 km
- Backworth Lane0.1 km
- Backworth0.2 km
- Backworth Lane0.2 km
- Station Road-Nursery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE270AT · Data under Open Government Licence