NE5 1DN is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km 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 terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00042229 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE5 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE5 1DN.
245
45
£ 33,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE5 1DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DN. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE5 1DN has low crime rates — 47 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
Studio West
Milecastle Primary School
Beech Hill Primary School
Mary Astell Academy
Thomas Bewick School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Maid Marion Foodstore And Off-Licence1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Hillheads Butchers0.9 km
- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bear and Barrel0.6 km
- West Denton Social Club0.6 km
- The Hillheads/Patch & K ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Raj bari0.6 km
- King Chef0.9 km
- May Flower0.6 km
- The Clay Oven0.6 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Liam's Pizza0.9 km
- Malt And Salt0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Thompsons Deli0.9 km
- Chapel Chippy0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon2.9 km
- Metrocentre4.8 km
- Newcastle Airport4.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Denton First School0.0 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.1 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.1 km
- Lemington Road Ends0.3 km
- West Denton Way-Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51DN · Data under Open Government Licence