NE1 1RE is an up-and-coming urban area on St Nicholas Street, 0.7km from Oakwellgate in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Monument ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE1 1RE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Safety: Crime rates are high (519 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NE1 1RE are sourced from Output Area E00189964 (shared with 887 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST NICHOLAS STREET, NE1 1RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST NICHOLAS STREET, NE1 1RE.
408
28
£ 0 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE1 1RE is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 12% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE1 1RE. The average age is 28.2. 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 1RE are high at 519 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
Callerton Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
130 nearby- Nancy's Bordello0.7 km
- All Bar One0.2 km
- Blonde Barrel0.6 km
- Brew Dog0.2 km
- City Vaults / Bier Keller0.2 km
- + 125 more
Restaurant, Cafe
248 nearby- Renhe0.9 km
- Sereniti0.6 km
- 3SIXTY0.7 km
- 5|Quarter0.2 km
- Bijoux burger0.2 km
- + 243 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Viethouse supermarket0.5 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
97 nearby- Pizzabase0.9 km
- Wake N Cake0.1 km
- Bigg Market Chippy0.2 km
- Chickalicious Ltd0.3 km
- Clayton St Chippy0.5 km
- + 92 more
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Cavavin0.1 km
- Mc grain’s0.3 km
- Sport Freak0.5 km
- Wilkinsons Home & Garden1.0 km
- Gateshead Metro News Limited0.9 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Hilton Hotel0.6 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.3 km
- Surtees Hotel0.2 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.6 km
- Motel One Newcastle0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle0.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.4 km
- Manors0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Collingwood Street-E0.1 km
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
- Mosley Street0.1 km
- High Level Bridge North End0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE11RE · Data under Open Government Licence