Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

RUTHERFORD STREET, NE4 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHERFORD STREET, NE4 5DP.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE4 5DP 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.

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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NE4 5DP 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. Property prices are trending up 15.7% year-on-year.

home £161,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE4 5DP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Rutherford Street, 0.6km from Leazes, The in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Arthur's Hill ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE4 5DP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (233 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00042822 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5DP. 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

White / British55.4%
Asian / British Asian24.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

13 sales · Mean £ 155,211

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NE4 5DP are high at 233 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.

Violence and sexual offences687
Anti-social behaviour407
Other theft153
Public order148
Shoplifting117

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils0.3 km
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Callerton Academy

120 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement259 pupils0.5 km
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North East Futures UTC

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.7 km
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Ashfield Nursery School

Outstanding112 pupils0.9 km
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Westgate Hill Primary Academy

Outstanding690 pupils1.0 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Good217 pupils1.0 km
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Moorside Primary School

Requires Improvement476 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Bora Mini Market1.0 km
  • Black Sea Off Licence0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • French Oven Bakery0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 95 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

119 nearby
  • Hoochie Coochie0.7 km
  • Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.2 km
  • Lola Jeans0.7 km
  • MOJO Bar0.2 km
  • No 280.5 km
  • + 114 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

233 nearby
  • KC Square0.5 km
  • Akbar's0.8 km
  • Antico Cafe0.6 km
  • Bubble Cha0.9 km
  • Butakun Ramen0.8 km
  • + 228 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Feds Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Geordie Banger Company Ltd0.5 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Meeting You0.5 km
  • + 79 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Motel One Newcastle0.6 km
  • Maldron Hotel0.4 km
  • Hudson/County Hotel0.4 km
  • Royal Station Hotel0.5 km
  • The Greenhouse0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
  • Back Home International0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle0.5 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)0.5 km
  • Manors1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Westgate Rd-Rutherford St0.1 km
  • Westgate Road-Westgate Hill0.1 km
  • Central Stn0.2 km
  • Newcastle St James0.2 km
  • Newcastle St James0.3 km