NE4 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tamworth Road, 0.2km 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 5AJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 40% 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 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £47k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00042588 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAMWORTH ROAD, NE4 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMWORTH ROAD, NE4 5AJ.
392
27
£ 34,800 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5AJ 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
NE4 5AJ has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5AJ. The average age is 26.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 58,475
2 sales · Mean £ 58,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE4 5AJ is moderate at 77 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
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Moorside Primary School
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
Wingrove Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Black Sea Off Licence0.6 km
- Darin's Convenience Store0.7 km
- Starline Newsagents0.7 km
- Asmara1070.3 km
- Fenham Bargains0.9 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Akbar's0.4 km
- Changing Lives0.4 km
- Bindi0.4 km
- MIRCHI & MASALA Ltd0.7 km
- Nergiz0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Al Amran Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Metropolitan Bar0.9 km
- Newcastle Dance Centre0.6 km
- Burgers Inc @ The Metropolitan0.9 km
- Villa Victoria Inn1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pizza Addict0.7 km
- Crave 4 Desserts0.8 km
- Grainger park desserts0.9 km
- Lunch Box0.5 km
- Pizza & co westgate road0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Grainger Hotel0.2 km
- Ozanam House0.7 km
- The Brighton0.3 km
- St Christopher House0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.8 km
- Back Home International0.7 km
- Iceland0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.6 km
- Newcastle1.6 km
- Manors2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stanhope Street-Stanton Street0.1 km
- Westgate Road-Gloucester Road0.2 km
- Stanhope Street-Brighton Grove0.2 km
- Stanhope Street-Brighton Grove0.2 km
- Westgate Road-Gloucester Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45AJ · Data under Open Government Licence