NE5 1AA is a mixed residential area on Chapel House Drive, 0.5km from West Denton in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Chapel ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00042259 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL HOUSE DRIVE, NE5 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL HOUSE DRIVE, NE5 1AA.
274
41
£ 33,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE5 1AA spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE5 1AA. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 199,950
11 sales · Mean £ 209,627
Flat
£ 104,500
1 sales · Mean £ 104,500
Terraced
£ 232,000
1 sales · Mean £ 232,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE5 1AA is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Denton Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Knop Law Primary School
Milecastle Primary School
Studio West
Westerhope Primary School
Mary Astell Academy
Beech Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.4 km
- Amina Ali Burnside Convenience Store0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blutcher & District Social Club0.7 km
- The Bear and Barrel0.5 km
- West Denton Social Club0.9 km
- Lemington Labour Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Raj bari0.5 km
- May Flower0.9 km
- The Clay Oven0.5 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.4 km
- West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Chapel Chippy0.5 km
- fire pit0.9 km
- Gills Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Dinners Express West Denton0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon2.8 km
- Metrocentre4.9 km
- Newcastle Airport5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lemington Road Ends0.2 km
- Lemington Road Ends0.2 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.3 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.3 km
- West Denton First School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51AA · Data under Open Government Licence