NE5 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Brookfield Crescent, 0.6km from Blucher Colliery in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Chapel ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 99% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00042236 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKFIELD CRESCENT, NE5 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKFIELD CRESCENT, NE5 1BN.
244
51
£ 33,400 /yr
42%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NE5 1BN — age 51, 99% ownership, 0% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £185k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE5 1BN. The average age is 51.2. 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
£ 185,000
8 sales · Mean £ 185,125
Detached
£ 228,000
1 sales · Mean £ 228,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE5 1BN has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
Knop Law Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
West Denton Primary School
Milecastle Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Walbottle Village Primary School
Studio West
Talbot House Children's Charity
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Clay Oven0.5 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.6 km
- West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre0.6 km
- Chop Suey Delicious0.5 km
- Raj bari0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chapel Chippy0.5 km
- Ma'ida Table Spread0.9 km
- Mr Lee Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Blutcher & District Social Club0.4 km
- The Bear and Barrel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon2.8 km
- Newcastle Airport5.0 km
- Metrocentre5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hexham Road-Lemington Road Ends0.3 km
- Hexham Road-Lemington Road Ends0.4 km
- Old Hexham Road-Stephenson Terrace0.4 km
- Chapel House Annex0.4 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51BN · Data under Open Government Licence