Is NE27 0AU a safe place to live?

Yes, NE27 0AU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 30 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NE27 0AU?

The average property price in NE27 0AU is currently around £512k.

What is the population of NE27 0AU?

The population for the NE27 0AU area is approximately 342 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Tyneside, North East

NE27 0AU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

342

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10

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7/10

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5/10

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4/10

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3/10

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6/10

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4/10

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4/10

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8/10

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Area Character

NE27 0AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £512k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 53.1% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, NE27 0AU represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k, up 53.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE27 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00043482 (shared with 15 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 0AU. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 3%

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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 388,750

4 sales · Mean £ 383,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NE27 0AU has low crime rates — 30 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 offences18

Anti-social behaviour16

Public order11

Criminal damage and arson6

Drugs4

school Local Schools

Backworth Park Primary School

Good286 pupils0.3 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Backworth Stores0.6 km

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Backworth Colliery Bakery0.6 km
Paradise Garden0.7 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Backworth Bites Within Backworth Club0.5 km
Backworth Miners Welfare0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Cramlington6.5 km
Manors9.1 km
Newcastle9.9 km

Bus Stops

Backworth Lane0.1 km
Backworth Lane0.1 km
Backworth0.2 km
Backworth0.2 km
Killingworth Lane0.4 km