Is NE27 0AJ a safe place to live?

Yes, NE27 0AJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 49 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NE27 0AJ?

The average property price in NE27 0AJ is currently around £450k.

What is the population of NE27 0AJ?

The population for the NE27 0AJ area is approximately 232 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Tyneside, North East

NE27 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE27 0AJ.

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

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Population

232

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE27 0AJ 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.

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10/10

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3/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

NE27 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE27 0AJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Holywell, West in Backworth. Administratively it sits within Valley ward and the Tynemouth constituency.

For serious buyers, NE27 0AJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE27 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00166161 (shared with 10 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 NE27 0AJ. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 40%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

NE27 0AJ has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences29

Anti-social behaviour16

Public order9

Criminal damage and arson6

Other theft3

school Local Schools

Backworth Park Primary School

Good286 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Lidl Uk Gmbh0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Backworth Stores0.2 km

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Backworth Colliery Bakery0.3 km
Paradise Garden0.3 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Backworth Bites Within Backworth Club0.2 km
Backworth Miners Welfare0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Cramlington6.7 km
Manors9.3 km
Fellgate10.0 km

Bus Stops

Station Road-Nursery0.0 km
Station Road-Nursery0.0 km
Backworth0.2 km
Backworth0.2 km
Shrewsbury Drive0.3 km