NE4 5BF 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 21, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00189969 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE4 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5BF.
948
21
£ 0 /yr
8%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5BF 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
No single demographic signal dominates NE4 5BF — age 21, 25% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (21) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5BF. The average age is 21.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE4 5BF is moderate at 65 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
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Moorside Primary School
Callerton Academy
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
North East Futures UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Mc grain’s0.7 km
- Sport Freak0.6 km
- Asmara1071.0 km
- Black Sea Off Licence0.4 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 106 more
Pub, NightClub
103 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Blonde Barrel0.8 km
- City Vaults / Bier Keller0.8 km
- Cosy Joes0.9 km
- Digital0.8 km
- + 98 more
Restaurant, Cafe
212 nearby- 3SIXTY0.4 km
- 5|Quarter0.9 km
- Bindi0.9 km
- Cafe 16 The Oswin Project1.0 km
- COOP Chicken House0.9 km
- + 207 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Viethouse supermarket0.6 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- Back Home International0.4 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Wake N Cake1.0 km
- Bigg Market Chippy0.8 km
- Chickalicious Ltd0.8 km
- Clayton St Chippy0.6 km
- Flame N Grill0.8 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Motel One Newcastle0.8 km
- Maldron Hotel0.7 km
- Hudson/County Hotel0.7 km
- Royal Station Hotel0.9 km
- The Greenhouse0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle0.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.9 km
- Manors1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Barrack Road-St James Park0.1 km
- Barrack Road-Leazes Park0.1 km
- Barrack Road-St James Park0.1 km
- Barrack Road-Leazes Park0.2 km
- St James Metro0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45BF · Data under Open Government Licence