NE1 1PQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Dean Street, 0.6km from Oakwellgate in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Monument ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (462 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE1 1PQ are sourced from Output Area E00175551 (shared with 261 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEAN STREET, NE1 1PQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEAN STREET, NE1 1PQ.
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27
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE1 1PQ 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
NE1 1PQ is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 66% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 20.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE1 1PQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,750
6 sales · Mean £ 137,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE1 1PQ are high at 462 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
108 nearby- Gopuff0.9 km
- Gateshead Foodbank1.0 km
- Get Carters0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Interchange News0.9 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- Nancy's Bordello0.5 km
- Axis Beer0.6 km
- Central Bar0.6 km
- HMS Calliope0.6 km
- Station East0.7 km
- + 123 more
Restaurant, Cafe
249 nearby- Forum Cafe1.0 km
- Renhe0.7 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Mecca Bingo0.9 km
- + 244 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
97 nearby- Pizzabase0.7 km
- The Wretham Plaice0.9 km
- Dabbawal by the River Brew0.7 km
- Dicksons0.9 km
- Hungry Shack0.6 km
- + 92 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Hudson/County Hotel0.7 km
- Royal Station Hotel0.4 km
- The Greenhouse0.2 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
- Tyne Bridge North End0.1 km
- Mosley Street0.1 km
- Grey Street-Hotel0.1 km
- Grey Street-Hotel0.1 km
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE11PQ · Data under Open Government Licence