NE4 5AB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Dilston Road, 0.4km from Arthur's Hill in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Arthur's Hill ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE4 5AB offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00042877 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DILSTON ROAD, NE4 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DILSTON ROAD, NE4 5AB.
479
28
£ 34,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
56% of NE4 5AB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5AB. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,500
22 sales · Mean £ 126,659
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
Flat
£ 76,000
5 sales · Mean £ 77,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE4 5AB is moderate at 64 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
Moorside Primary School
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Wingrove Primary School
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Canning Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Darin's Convenience Store0.9 km
- Starline Newsagents0.9 km
- Black Sea Off Licence0.6 km
- Hunters Moor Convenience Store1.0 km
- Aryan News0.5 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Al Amran Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Newcastle Dance Centre0.7 km
- Paradise A Lounge1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bindi0.6 km
- MIRCHI & MASALA Ltd0.9 km
- Nergiz0.8 km
- Akbar's0.6 km
- Changing Lives0.6 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Pizza Addict0.9 km
- Cake Box0.7 km
- Little Istanbul0.9 km
- Hyderabadi spice up0.4 km
- Shebys0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Back Home International0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Grainger Hotel0.3 km
- Ozanam House0.8 km
- The Brighton0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km
- Newcastle1.7 km
- Manors2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Stanhope Street-Brighton Grove0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Brighton Grove0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Stanton Street0.2 km
- Arthur's Hill-Brighton Grove0.2 km
- Stanhope Street-Beaconsfield Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45AB · Data under Open Government Licence