Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE4 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5AX.

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Population

959

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Avg Age

20

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

1%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE4 5AX 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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10/10
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Area Character

At 78% private renter occupancy, NE4 5AX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 20).

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

NE4 5AX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Leazes, The in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Arthur's Hill ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of just 20, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00190004 (shared with 20 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 5AX. The average age is 20.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.6%
Asian / British Asian43.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

1%Active
FT: 0%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime around NE4 5AX is above average at 97 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 offences262
Anti-social behaviour173
Public order75
Other theft71
Shoplifting46

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement259 pupils0.7 km
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Callerton Academy

120 pupils0.7 km
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Moorside Primary School

Requires Improvement476 pupils0.8 km
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Westgate Hill Primary Academy

Outstanding690 pupils0.8 km
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Ashfield Nursery School

Outstanding112 pupils1.0 km
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North East Futures UTC

Requires Improvement206 pupils1.0 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Good217 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

110 nearby
  • Cavavin1.0 km
  • Mc grain’s0.7 km
  • Sport Freak0.5 km
  • Black Sea Off Licence0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • + 105 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

106 nearby
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Blonde Barrel0.8 km
  • City Vaults / Bier Keller0.7 km
  • Cosy Joes0.8 km
  • Digital0.8 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

218 nearby
  • 3SIXTY0.4 km
  • 5|Quarter0.9 km
  • Bijoux burger1.0 km
  • Bindi0.9 km
  • Cafe 16 The Oswin Project0.9 km
  • + 213 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Viethouse supermarket0.6 km
  • AMart Asian Supermarket0.8 km
  • Back Home International0.5 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

83 nearby
  • Wake N Cake0.9 km
  • Bigg Market Chippy0.7 km
  • Chickalicious Ltd0.7 km
  • Clayton St Chippy0.6 km
  • Flame N Grill0.8 km
  • + 78 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Motel One Newcastle0.8 km
  • Maldron Hotel0.6 km
  • Hudson/County Hotel0.7 km
  • Royal Station Hotel0.8 km
  • The Greenhouse0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle0.8 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)0.8 km
  • Manors1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrack Road-St James Park0.1 km
  • Barrack Road-St James Park0.1 km
  • Barrack Road-Leazes Park0.2 km
  • St James Metro0.2 km
  • St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km