Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

ASHDALE CRESCENT, NE5 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHDALE CRESCENT, NE5 1AT.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NE5 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 41.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE5 1AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashdale Crescent, 0.3km from West Denton in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Chapel ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.

For families considering a move, NE5 1AT represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 41.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00042257 (shared with 5 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 NE5 1AT. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

11 sales · Mean £ 162,039

Terraced

£ 230,000

6 sales · Mean £ 243,416

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE5 1AT has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting67
Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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West Denton Primary School

Good308 pupils0.2 km
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton

Outstanding0.2 km
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Knop Law Primary School

Outstanding389 pupils0.4 km
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Milecastle Primary School

Good200 pupils0.7 km
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Studio West

Good528 pupils0.8 km
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Westerhope Primary School

Good405 pupils1.1 km
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Mary Astell Academy

Requires Improvement48 pupils1.2 km
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Beech Hill Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Hillheads Butchers0.9 km
  • Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.3 km
  • Amina Ali Burnside Convenience Store0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Blutcher & District Social Club0.9 km
  • The Bear and Barrel0.4 km
  • West Denton Social Club0.7 km
  • The Hillheads/Patch & K ltd0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Raj bari0.4 km
  • King Chef0.9 km
  • May Flower0.8 km
  • The Clay Oven0.4 km
  • Coffee on the Corner0.1 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Liam's Pizza0.9 km
  • Malt And Salt0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Thompsons Deli0.9 km
  • Chapel Chippy0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon3.0 km
  • Newcastle Airport4.8 km
  • Metrocentre5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road0.1 km
  • Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.1 km
  • Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.1 km
  • West Denton First School0.2 km
  • Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.3 km