Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

BRACKNELL GARDENS, NE5 1BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKNELL GARDENS, NE5 1BR.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NE5 1BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £219k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

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

NE5 1BR is a sought-after residential area on Bracknell Gardens, 0.5km 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 culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 £219k, down 4.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00042249 (shared with 8 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 1BR. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 175,000

5 sales · Mean £ 179,000

Terraced

£ 205,000

6 sales · Mean £ 201,491

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

Crime around NE5 1BR 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 behaviour49
Violence and sexual offences28
Burglary15
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Knop Law Primary School

Outstanding389 pupils0.3 km
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Milecastle Primary School

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton

Outstanding0.7 km
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West Denton Primary School

Good308 pupils0.7 km
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Walbottle Village Primary School

Good175 pupils1.1 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km
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Talbot House Children's Charity

Requires Improvement32 pupils1.3 km
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Studio West

Good528 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Clay Oven0.4 km
  • Coffee on the Corner0.6 km
  • West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre0.7 km
  • Raj bari0.3 km
  • Walbotl Coffee House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chapel Chippy0.3 km
  • Ma'ida Table Spread0.8 km
  • Mr Lee Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Blutcher & District Social Club0.3 km
  • The Bear and Barrel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon3.0 km
  • Newcastle Airport4.8 km
  • Metrocentre5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel House Annex0.3 km
  • Old Hexham Road-Stephenson Terrace0.3 km
  • Hillhead Parkway0.4 km
  • Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.4 km
  • Hexham Road-St Cuthberts Church0.4 km