NE5 1BA is a mixed residential area on Arkleside Place, 0.4km 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 1BA 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 7.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00042257 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARKLESIDE PLACE, NE5 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARKLESIDE PLACE, NE5 1BA.
247
49
£ 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
NE5 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE5 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 191,750
4 sales · Mean £ 199,625
Terraced
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE5 1BA is moderate at 55 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.
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
5 nearby- Nisa Local0.3 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Hillheads Butchers1.0 km
- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.4 km
- Amina Ali Burnside Convenience Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Blutcher & District Social Club0.8 km
- The Bear and Barrel0.5 km
- West Denton Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Raj bari0.5 km
- King Chef1.0 km
- May Flower0.8 km
- The Clay Oven0.5 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Malt And Salt1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Thompsons Deli1.0 km
- Chapel Chippy0.5 km
- Gills Fish And Chips0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon2.9 km
- Newcastle Airport4.9 km
- Metrocentre4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.1 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.1 km
- West Denton First School0.2 km
- Lemington Road Ends0.2 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51BA · Data under Open Government Licence