Postcode Analysis North Tyneside, North East

CASTLE SQUARE, NE27 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE SQUARE, NE27 0AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

246

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE27 0AZ 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, NE27 0AZ 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. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.

home £122,475 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE27 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Castle Square, 0.4km from Castle Square in Backworth. Administratively it sits within Valley ward and the Tynemouth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE27 0AZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE27 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00190024 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE27 0AZ. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 96,000

9 sales · Mean £ 105,161

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE27 0AZ 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Backworth Park Primary School

Good286 pupils0.5 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Backworth Stores0.8 km
  • Hillheads Farm Shop0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Backworth Colliery Bakery0.7 km
  • Paradise Garden0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Backworth Bites Within Backworth Club0.6 km
  • Backworth Miners Welfare0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington6.5 km
  • Manors8.8 km
  • Newcastle9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Backworth Castle Park0.1 km
  • Killingworth Lane0.1 km
  • Killingworth Lane0.2 km
  • Backworth Lane0.2 km
  • Backworth Lane0.2 km