Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

FENHAM ROAD, NE4 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENHAM ROAD, NE4 5AE.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE4 5AE 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NE4 5AE is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 55% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE4 5AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fenham 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE4 5AE is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00042608 (shared with 4 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 NE4 5AE. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.3%
Asian / British Asian39.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed16.7%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around NE4 5AE 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.

Violence and sexual offences246
Anti-social behaviour98
Public order59
Criminal damage and arson47
Other theft38

school Local Schools

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Moorside Primary School

Requires Improvement476 pupils0.2 km
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Westgate Hill Primary Academy

Outstanding690 pupils0.4 km
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Wingrove Primary School

Good469 pupils0.8 km
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Ashfield Nursery School

Outstanding112 pupils1.0 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Good217 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement259 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Outstanding1423 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Darin's Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Black Sea Off Licence0.6 km
  • Hunters Moor Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Aryan News0.6 km
  • Butchers shop0.6 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Newcastle Dance Centre0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Bindi0.7 km
  • MIRCHI & MASALA Ltd1.0 km
  • Nergiz0.9 km
  • Akbar's0.6 km
  • Changing Lives0.7 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Pizza Addict0.9 km
  • Cake Box0.8 km
  • Little Istanbul1.0 km
  • Hyderabadi spice up0.5 km
  • Shebys0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Back Home International0.9 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Grainger Hotel0.4 km
  • Ozanam House0.9 km
  • The Brighton0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km
  • Newcastle1.7 km
  • Manors2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Studley Terrace-Dilston Road0.2 km
  • Stanhope Street-Stanton Street0.2 km
  • Stanhope Street-Brighton Grove0.2 km
  • Stanhope Street-Brighton Grove0.3 km
  • Stanhope Street-Beaconsfield Street0.3 km