Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE4 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5AR.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE4 5AR 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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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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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NE4 5AR has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NE4 5AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from New Mills in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Arthur's Hill ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE4 5AR is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00042581 (shared with 6 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 NE4 5AR. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.8%
Asian / British Asian45.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around NE4 5AR is moderate at 50 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 offences186
Anti-social behaviour87
Public order49
Criminal damage and arson40
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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Moorside Primary School

Requires Improvement476 pupils0.2 km
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Westgate Hill Primary Academy

Outstanding690 pupils0.5 km
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Wingrove Primary School

Good469 pupils1.0 km
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Ashfield Nursery School

Outstanding112 pupils1.0 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement259 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Callerton Academy

120 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Bindi0.8 km
  • Nergiz0.9 km
  • Baban Shawarma & Grill House0.7 km
  • 201 Field Hospital0.4 km
  • Afghan Grill House0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pizza Addict0.9 km
  • The Canny Cod0.8 km
  • Earthlings0.8 km
  • Giga Tacos0.9 km
  • Hara Chef0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Habib Foods0.9 km
  • BALAJI WINES LTD1.0 km
  • Potraviny Shop0.3 km
  • RVS Shop0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Back Home International0.9 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Nine1.0 km
  • North Terrace1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Grainger Hotel0.7 km
  • The Brighton0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.6 km
  • Newcastle1.6 km
  • Manors2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Walter Terrace-Powys Place0.0 km
  • Walter Terrace-Sports Ground0.0 km
  • Barrack Road-Leazes Court0.2 km
  • Barrack Road-Barracks0.2 km
  • New Mills-Monday Crescent0.2 km