NE4 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 5BY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 59 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 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00042586 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE4 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5BY.
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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 5BY 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 51% social renting, NE4 5BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 5BY. 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 5BY is moderate at 59 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
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Moorside Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Ashfield Nursery School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Hawthorn Primary School
Callerton Academy
St Michael's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Black Sea Off Licence0.2 km
- Lin Seafood0.8 km
- Darin's Convenience Store0.8 km
- Sport Freak0.9 km
- Tyne News0.8 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.9 km
- MOJO Bar0.9 km
- Trent House0.9 km
- Tyneside Irish Centre0.8 km
- Eazy Street0.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- KC Square0.9 km
- Akbar's0.3 km
- Changing Lives0.3 km
- El Coto0.9 km
- King Neptune0.8 km
- + 89 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Salt 'N' Pepper0.9 km
- Clayton St Chippy0.9 km
- Flame N Grill1.0 km
- New Best Kebab0.8 km
- Pizza Addict0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Viethouse supermarket0.9 km
- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.4 km
- Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket0.8 km
- Back Home International0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hudson/County Hotel1.0 km
- Grainger Hotel0.6 km
- The Brighton0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.1 km
- Newcastle1.1 km
- Manors1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stanhope Street-Avison Street0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Moor House0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.2 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.2 km
- Stanhope Street-Clarewood Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45BY · Data under Open Government Licence