NE5 1DD is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from West Denton 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 area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00042835 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE5 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE5 1DD.
307
54
£ 40,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE5 1DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE5 1DD spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1DD. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE5 1DD has low crime rates — 40 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.
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
6 nearby- Maid Marion Foodstore And Off-Licence1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Hillheads Butchers0.8 km
- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blutcher & District Social Club1.0 km
- The Bear and Barrel0.4 km
- West Denton Social Club0.7 km
- The Hillheads/Patch & K ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Raj bari0.4 km
- King Chef0.8 km
- May Flower0.9 km
- The Clay Oven0.4 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Liam's Pizza0.8 km
- Malt And Salt0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Thompsons Deli0.8 km
- Chapel Chippy0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon3.2 km
- Newcastle Airport4.6 km
- Metrocentre5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road0.1 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.2 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.3 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.3 km
- West Denton Way-Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51DD · Data under Open Government Licence