Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

BIGG MARKET, NE1 1UW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIGG MARKET, NE1 1UW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

205

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE1 1UW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NE1 1UW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

NE1 1UW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Bigg Market, 0.8km from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (434 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for NE1 1UW are sourced from Output Area E00175558 (shared with 58 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 NE1 1UW. The average age is 28.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.7%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near NE1 1UW are high at 434 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.

Violence and sexual offences996
Anti-social behaviour748
Shoplifting361
Other theft249
Public order241

school Local Schools

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North East Futures UTC

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils0.8 km
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Callerton Academy

120 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement259 pupils1.0 km
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Ashfield Nursery School

Outstanding112 pupils1.5 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Good217 pupils1.5 km
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Westgate Hill Primary Academy

Outstanding690 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

130 nearby
  • Nancy's Bordello0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.1 km
  • Blonde Barrel0.6 km
  • Brew Dog0.3 km
  • City Vaults / Bier Keller0.1 km
  • + 125 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

248 nearby
  • Renhe0.9 km
  • Sereniti0.8 km
  • 3SIXTY0.6 km
  • 5|Quarter0.2 km
  • Bijoux burger0.2 km
  • + 243 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Viethouse supermarket0.4 km
  • AMart Asian Supermarket0.7 km
  • Back Home International1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

101 nearby
  • Pizzabase0.9 km
  • Wake N Cake0.2 km
  • Bigg Market Chippy0.1 km
  • Chickalicious Ltd0.3 km
  • Clayton St Chippy0.4 km
  • + 96 more
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Retailers - Other

96 nearby
  • Cavavin0.3 km
  • Mc grain’s0.1 km
  • Sport Freak0.3 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • French Oven Bakery0.2 km
  • + 91 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Hilton Hotel0.7 km
  • Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.5 km
  • Surtees Hotel0.3 km
  • Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.7 km
  • Motel One Newcastle0.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle0.4 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)0.4 km
  • Manors0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Grainger Street-Tj Hughes0.1 km
  • Grainger Street-Stop 570.1 km
  • Monument Grainger Street0.1 km
  • Newcastle Grainger Street0.1 km
  • Grainger Street Stop 550.1 km