NE4 5BX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Leazes, The 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 5BX is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00042825 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE4 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5BX.
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32
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5BX 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 42% social renting, NE4 5BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5BX. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 2026-02)
Crime around NE4 5BX is above average at 117 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
Callerton Academy
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
Moorside Primary School
North East Futures UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Black Sea Off Licence0.6 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- French Oven Bakery0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Lin Seafood0.4 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
103 nearby- Hoochie Coochie0.9 km
- Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.5 km
- Lola Jeans0.9 km
- MOJO Bar0.5 km
- No 280.7 km
- + 98 more
Restaurant, Cafe
208 nearby- KC Square0.6 km
- Akbar's0.6 km
- Antico Cafe0.8 km
- Butakun Ramen0.9 km
- Changing Lives0.5 km
- + 203 more
Takeaway Shop
75 nearby- Costa0.7 km
- Feds Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Geordie Banger Company Ltd0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Meeting You0.7 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Viethouse supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.2 km
- Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Hampton By Hilton Newcastle0.7 km
- Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle0.9 km
- Hudson/County Hotel0.5 km
- Royal Station Hotel0.7 km
- The Greenhouse0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.7 km
- Newcastle0.7 km
- Manors1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate Road-Westgate Hill0.2 km
- Westgate Rd-Rutherford St0.3 km
- Westgate Road-Tindal Street0.3 km
- Elswick Road-Big Lamp0.3 km
- Barrack Road-St James Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45BX · Data under Open Government Licence