NE1 1PJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Oakwellgate in Newcastle upon Tyne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Monument ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
The people who live in NE1 1PJ are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are high (486 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NE1 1PJ are sourced from Output Area E00175551 (shared with 261 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE1 1PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE1 1PJ.
391
27
£ 0 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE1 1PJ 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.
Area Character
Average age 27, 66% renting. NE1 1PJ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE1 1PJ. The average age is 27.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE1 1PJ are high at 486 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
North East Futures UTC
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Callerton Academy
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Gopuff0.9 km
- Cavavin0.2 km
- Mc grain’s0.3 km
- Sport Freak0.6 km
- Wilkinsons Home & Garden0.9 km
- + 102 more
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- Nancy's Bordello0.5 km
- All Bar One0.2 km
- Blonde Barrel0.7 km
- Brew Dog0.1 km
- City Vaults / Bier Keller0.3 km
- + 123 more
Restaurant, Cafe
247 nearby- Forum Cafe1.0 km
- Renhe0.7 km
- Sereniti0.6 km
- 3SIXTY0.8 km
- 5|Quarter0.3 km
- + 242 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Viethouse supermarket0.6 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
98 nearby- Pizzabase0.7 km
- The Wretham Plaice0.9 km
- Wake N Cake0.1 km
- Bigg Market Chippy0.3 km
- Chickalicious Ltd0.4 km
- + 93 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Hilton Hotel0.5 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.4 km
- Surtees Hotel0.0 km
- Ramada Encore1.0 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors0.4 km
- Newcastle0.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mosley Street0.1 km
- Grey Street-Hotel0.1 km
- Grey Street-Hotel0.1 km
- Tyne Bridge North End0.1 km
- Grey Street-Club0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE11PJ · Data under Open Government Licence