Is NE27 0AW a safe place to live?

Yes, NE27 0AW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 47 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NE27 0AW?

The average property price in NE27 0AW is currently around £277k.

What is the population of NE27 0AW?

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

Postcode Analysis North Tyneside, North East

DUKES COTTAGES, NE27 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKES COTTAGES, NE27 0AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE27 0AW's 57% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

NE27 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Dukes Cottages, 0.7km from Holywell, West in Backworth. Administratively it sits within Valley ward and the Tynemouth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE27 0AW 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 0AW. 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

Terraced

£ 277,500

1 sales · Mean £ 277,500

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

NE27 0AW has low crime rates — 47 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 offences28

Anti-social behaviour20

Public order14

Criminal damage and arson10

Drugs4

school Local Schools

Backworth Park Primary School

Good286 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Lidl Uk Gmbh0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Backworth Stores0.4 km

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Backworth Colliery Bakery0.4 km
Paradise Garden0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Backworth Bites Within Backworth Club0.3 km
Backworth Miners Welfare0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Cramlington6.6 km
Manors9.2 km
Newcastle10.0 km

Bus Stops

Backworth0.0 km
Backworth0.1 km
Station Road-Nursery0.2 km
Station Road-Nursery0.2 km
Backworth Lane0.3 km