NE4 5AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km 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 5AZ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00042586 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE4 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5AZ.
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38
£ 0 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5AZ 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 5AZ has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-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 5AZ. The average age is 38.3. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE4 5AZ is moderate at 76 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Callerton Academy
Ashfield Nursery School
Moorside Primary School
Hawthorn Primary School
North East Futures UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Darin's Convenience Store0.9 km
- Mc grain’s0.9 km
- Sport Freak0.6 km
- Asmara1070.9 km
- Sylhet Cash And Carry0.9 km
- + 98 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- Blonde Barrel0.8 km
- City Vaults / Bier Keller0.9 km
- Cosy Joes1.0 km
- Digital0.8 km
- Eazy Street0.7 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- 3SIXTY0.4 km
- 5|Quarter1.0 km
- Bindi0.6 km
- FEDs Fried Chicken @ Louies Liquor Store0.9 km
- Hanahana Japanese Restaurant0.4 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Viethouse supermarket0.6 km
- Back Home International0.1 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Bigg Market Chippy0.9 km
- Chickalicious Ltd0.8 km
- Clayton St Chippy0.7 km
- Flame N Grill0.7 km
- Munchies1.0 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Motel One Newcastle1.0 km
- Maldron Hotel0.8 km
- Hudson/County Hotel0.7 km
- Royal Station Hotel0.9 km
- St Christopher House1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.9 km
- Newcastle0.9 km
- Manors1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate Road-Tindal Street0.1 km
- Westgate Road-Tindal Street0.2 km
- Elswick Road-Big Lamp0.2 km
- Westgate Road-Elswick Street0.3 km
- Westgate Road-Elswick Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45AZ · Data under Open Government Licence