NE4 5EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 5EB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 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 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00042585 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE4 5EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5EB.
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32
£ 0 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5EB 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
Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in NE4 5EB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 5EB. The average age is 31.9. 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 5EB is moderate at 55 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
Wingrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Sport Freak1.0 km
- Black Sea Off Licence0.0 km
- Hunters Moor Convenience Store0.8 km
- Lin Seafood0.8 km
- The Tuck Shop0.9 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Metropolitan Bar1.0 km
- The Bodega0.9 km
- Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.9 km
- MOJO Bar0.9 km
- North Terrace0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- 3SIXTY0.8 km
- Bindi0.7 km
- Hanahana Japanese Restaurant0.8 km
- Landmark0.8 km
- Nergiz0.6 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- New Best Kebab0.9 km
- Pizza Addict0.6 km
- The Westgate Fish & Grill0.8 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Salt 'N' Pepper0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.6 km
- Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket0.9 km
- Back Home International0.6 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Grainger Hotel0.7 km
- The Brighton0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.3 km
- Newcastle1.3 km
- Manors1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stanhope Street-Moor House0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Avison Street0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.1 km
- New Mills-Monday Cresent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45EB · Data under Open Government Licence