NE4 5BZ is a lively urban neighbourhood on St James Boulevard, 0.6km 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 young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00042822 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES BOULEVARD, NE4 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES BOULEVARD, NE4 5BZ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5BZ 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
NE4 5BZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5BZ. The average age is 29.4. 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 2026-02)
Crime rates near NE4 5BZ are high at 168 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
North East Futures UTC
Ashfield Nursery School
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Hawthorn Primary School
Moorside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Cavavin0.8 km
- Mc grain’s0.6 km
- Sport Freak0.3 km
- Alsham Market1.0 km
- Best-One0.9 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Gino D'Acampo & Innside1.0 km
- Surtees Hotel0.9 km
- Motel One Newcastle0.6 km
- Maldron Hotel0.5 km
- Hampton By Hilton Newcastle0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
114 nearby- All Bar One0.7 km
- Blonde Barrel0.5 km
- Brew Dog0.9 km
- City Vaults / Bier Keller0.6 km
- Cosy Joes0.7 km
- + 109 more
Restaurant, Cafe
227 nearby- 3SIXTY0.1 km
- 5|Quarter0.6 km
- Bijoux burger0.9 km
- Bindi0.9 km
- Cafe 16 The Oswin Project0.8 km
- + 222 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Viethouse supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.3 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
82 nearby- Wake N Cake0.8 km
- Bigg Market Chippy0.6 km
- Chickalicious Ltd0.5 km
- Clayton St Chippy0.3 km
- Flame N Grill0.5 km
- + 77 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.6 km
- Newcastle0.6 km
- Manors1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate Road-Westgate Hill0.1 km
- Westgate Rd-Rutherford St0.1 km
- St James Metro0.3 km
- St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.3 km
- Newcastle St James0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45BZ · Data under Open Government Licence