NE6 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Churchill Mews, 0.1km from St. Peter's in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Byker ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
For families considering a move, NE6 1BH represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 9.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE6 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00042117 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCHILL MEWS, NE6 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHILL MEWS, NE6 1BH.
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39
£ 0 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE6 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE6 1BH is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE6 1BH. The average age is 39.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 171,500
20 sales · Mean £ 170,872
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE6 1BH has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Byker Primary School
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Bede Community Primary School
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Welbeck Academy
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Brandling Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Friars Goose Water Sports Club0.9 km
- Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.7 km
- Full Circle Brew Co0.5 km
- The Schooner0.3 km
- 2knives kitchen0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- McDonalds0.9 km
- The Cycle Hub0.9 km
- The Magic Hat Cafe0.9 km
- Gateshead International Stadium0.7 km
- JJ's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Acropolis Street Food0.8 km
- Streetwise Young People's Project0.7 km
- Dessert Kingz / Go Monster / Smoke Monsters / The Monster Munchies0.6 km
- Lowrie Foods0.5 km
- Felling Service Station0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Desserts Delivered Ltd0.6 km
- Golden Pizza Walker0.8 km
- Locked and Loaded0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.1 km
- Manors2.1 km
- Newcastle2.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Peters Basin0.0 km
- St Peters Basin0.1 km
- St Lawrence Road0.2 km
- Tyne Main Road-Neilson Road0.3 km
- Tyne Main Road-Neilson Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE61BH · Data under Open Government Licence