Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

ABBOTSIDE PLACE, NE5 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSIDE PLACE, NE5 1AY.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE5 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 20.7% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, NE5 1AY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, up 20.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1AY 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 1AY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 174,000

9 sales · Mean £ 165,888

Terraced

£ 162,500

1 sales · Mean £ 162,500

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

Crime around NE5 1AY is moderate at 51 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.

Shoplifting67
Anti-social behaviour47
Violence and sexual offences42
Criminal damage and arson17
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 pupils0.5 km
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Milecastle Primary School

Good200 pupils0.7 km
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Studio West

Good528 pupils0.9 km
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Westerhope Primary School

Good405 pupils1.2 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 Local0.4 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 Club0.8 km
  • The Bear and Barrel0.5 km
  • West Denton Social Club0.7 km
  • The Hillheads/Patch & K ltd1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Raj bari0.5 km
  • King Chef0.9 km
  • May Flower0.8 km
  • The Clay Oven0.5 km
  • Coffee on the Corner0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Liam's Pizza1.0 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's0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon3.0 km
  • Newcastle Airport4.8 km
  • Metrocentre4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.1 km
  • Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.1 km
  • Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road0.2 km
  • West Denton First School0.2 km
  • Lemington Road Ends0.3 km