NE4 5BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 5BP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00042584 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE4 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5BP.
294
40
£ 0 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5BP 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 79% social renting, NE4 5BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5BP. The average age is 39.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE4 5BP 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
Callerton Academy
Wingrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Sport Freak1.0 km
- Black Sea Off Licence0.1 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Hunters Moor Convenience Store0.7 km
- Lin Seafood0.8 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Bodega0.9 km
- Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.9 km
- MOJO Bar0.9 km
- North Terrace0.8 km
- Trent House0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- 3SIXTY0.8 km
- Bindi0.8 km
- Hanahana Japanese Restaurant0.8 km
- Landmark0.8 km
- Nergiz0.7 km
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- New Best Kebab1.0 km
- Pizza Addict0.6 km
- The Westgate Fish & Grill0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.7 km
- Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket0.9 km
- Back Home International0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Grainger Hotel0.8 km
- The Brighton0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle1.3 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.3 km
- Manors1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Barrack Road-New Mills0.1 km
- Barrack Road-New Mills0.1 km
- New Mills-Monday Cresent0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.2 km
- New Mills-Monday Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45BP · Data under Open Government Licence