NE27 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Killingworth Lane, 0.3km from Castle Square in Backworth. Administratively it sits within Valley ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NE27 0BB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE27 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00190076 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KILLINGWORTH LANE, NE27 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KILLINGWORTH LANE, NE27 0BB.
339
31
£ 42,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE27 0BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE27 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE27 0BB. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 139,950
1 sales · Mean £ 139,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE27 0BB has low crime rates — 42 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
Amberley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hillheads Farm Shop0.8 km
- Backworth Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Backworth Bites Within Backworth Club0.8 km
- Backworth Miners Welfare0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Backworth Colliery Bakery0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.5 km
- Manors8.7 km
- Newcastle9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Killingworth Lane0.1 km
- Killingworth Lane0.1 km
- Briardene Way-Killingworth Ave0.1 km
- Briardene Way-Killingworth Ave0.1 km
- Backworth Castle Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE270BB · Data under Open Government Licence