NE4 5AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beaconsfield Street, 0.3km from New Mills 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 5AT 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. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 46% 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 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00042607 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACONSFIELD STREET, NE4 5AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACONSFIELD STREET, NE4 5AT.
387
27
£ 34,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5AT 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
With 46% social renting, NE4 5AT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5AT. The average age is 27.1. 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 & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE4 5AT is moderate at 52 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
Callerton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bindi0.8 km
- Nergiz0.9 km
- 201 Field Hospital0.4 km
- Afghan Grill House0.3 km
- Bakery And Cafe House0.9 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Addict0.9 km
- The Canny Cod0.8 km
- Earthlings0.8 km
- Giga Tacos0.9 km
- Hara Chef0.7 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- BALAJI WINES LTD1.0 km
- Potraviny Shop0.3 km
- Alsham Market0.6 km
- Best-One0.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Back Home International0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Grainger Hotel0.6 km
- The Brighton0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km
- Newcastle1.7 km
- Manors2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Walter Terrace-Powys Place0.1 km
- Walter Terrace-Sports Ground0.1 km
- Barrack Road-Leazes Court0.2 km
- Studley Terrace-Dilston Road0.2 km
- New Mills-Monday Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45AT · Data under Open Government Licence