NE4 5DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 5DF 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 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00042586 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE4 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5DF.
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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 5DF 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 5DF has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 5DF. 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 5DF 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
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
St Michael's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Black Sea Off Licence0.1 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Hunters Moor Convenience Store0.9 km
- Lin Seafood0.8 km
- Oxfam1.0 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.9 km
- MOJO Bar0.9 km
- The Black Garter1.0 km
- Trent House0.8 km
- Tyneside Irish Centre0.8 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- KC Square0.9 km
- Akbar's0.4 km
- Changing Lives0.4 km
- Compass At Amigos - The Atrium0.9 km
- Compass At Foodcourt - The Atrium0.9 km
- + 97 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Salt 'N' Pepper0.9 km
- The Canny Cod1.0 km
- Hyderabadi spice up0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Viethouse supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.5 km
- Back Home International0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Grainger Hotel0.7 km
- The Brighton0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.2 km
- Newcastle1.2 km
- Manors1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stanhope Street-Moor House0.0 km
- Stanhope Street-Avison Street0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Clarewood Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45DF · Data under Open Government Licence