NE27 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Killingworth Avenue, 0.4km from Castle Square in Backworth. Administratively it sits within Valley ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE27 0AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE27 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00190024 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KILLINGWORTH AVENUE, NE27 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KILLINGWORTH AVENUE, NE27 0AY.
246
36
£ 42,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE27 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, NE27 0AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE27 0AY. The average age is 36.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 92,500
10 sales · Mean £ 93,407
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE27 0AY has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Backworth Park Primary School
Holystone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hillheads Farm Shop0.9 km
- Backworth Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Backworth Bites Within Backworth Club0.7 km
- Backworth Miners Welfare0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Backworth Colliery Bakery0.7 km
- Paradise Garden0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.6 km
- Manors8.7 km
- Newcastle9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Backworth Castle Park0.0 km
- Briardene Way-Killingworth Ave0.1 km
- Briardene Way-Killingworth Ave0.1 km
- Killingworth Lane0.2 km
- Killingworth Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE270AY · Data under Open Government Licence