Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

HILLHEAD PARKWAY, NE5 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLHEAD PARKWAY, NE5 1DQ.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE5 1DQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE5 1DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £207k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 30.6% year-on-year.

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

NE5 1DQ is a sought-after residential area on Hillhead Parkway, 0.4km 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, up 30.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00042250 (shared with 7 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 1DQ. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 218,000

3 sales · Mean £ 210,983

Terraced

£ 192,000

1 sales · Mean £ 192,000

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

NE5 1DQ has low crime rates — 48 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.

Shoplifting67
Anti-social behaviour49
Violence and sexual offences37
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Knop Law Primary School

Outstanding389 pupils0.2 km
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West Denton Primary School

Good308 pupils0.4 km
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton

Outstanding0.4 km
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Milecastle Primary School

Good200 pupils0.4 km
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Studio West

Good528 pupils1.0 km
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Westerhope Primary School

Good405 pupils1.1 km
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Mary Astell Academy

Requires Improvement48 pupils1.4 km
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Beech Hill Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Hillheads Butchers1.0 km
  • Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Blutcher & District Social Club0.7 km
  • The Bear and Barrel0.2 km
  • West Denton Social Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Raj bari0.2 km
  • King Chef1.0 km
  • The Clay Oven0.2 km
  • Coffee on the Corner0.2 km
  • West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Liam's Pizza1.0 km
  • Malt And Salt1.0 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • Thompsons Deli1.0 km
  • Chapel Chippy0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon3.2 km
  • Newcastle Airport4.6 km
  • Metrocentre5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.0 km
  • Hillhead Parkway-Elston Close0.1 km
  • Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road0.2 km
  • Chapel House Annex0.3 km
  • Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.4 km