NE4 5BW 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 5BW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00042577 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE4 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5BW.
281
37
£ 0 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5BW 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 82% social renting, NE4 5BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-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 5BW. The average age is 37.0. 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 5BW is moderate at 58 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
48 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
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Bodega0.9 km
- Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.9 km
- MOJO Bar0.9 km
- North Terrace0.9 km
- Trent House0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- 3SIXTY0.8 km
- Bindi0.8 km
- Hanahana Japanese Restaurant0.8 km
- Landmark0.8 km
- Nergiz0.7 km
- + 82 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- New Best Kebab0.9 km
- Pizza Addict0.6 km
- The Westgate Fish & Grill0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.6 km
- Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket0.9 km
- Back Home International0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Waitrose1.0 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-Moor House0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45BW · Data under Open Government Licence