CASTLE SQUARE, NE27 0BA House Prices & Local Information

NE27 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Castle Square, 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE27 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00043482 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.