NE4 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tamworth Road, 0.3km from Arthur's Hill 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 5AS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 34% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £103k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00042608 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAMWORTH ROAD, NE4 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMWORTH ROAD, NE4 5AS.
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29
£ 34,800 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5AS 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.
Area Character
Average age 29, 55% renting. NE4 5AS has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5AS. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 83,500
5 sales · Mean £ 83,000
Terraced
£ 140,000
2 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE4 5AS is moderate at 65 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.
school Local Schools
Moorside Primary School
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Wingrove Primary School
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Darin's Convenience Store0.9 km
- Starline Newsagents1.0 km
- Bilal Food Store0.9 km
- Habib Foods0.6 km
- Bedronska Sklep0.4 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Al Amran Catering Ltd1.0 km
- Newcastle Dance Centre0.8 km
- Paradise A Lounge1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bindi0.6 km
- MIRCHI & MASALA Ltd0.9 km
- Nergiz0.8 km
- Baban Shawarma & Grill House0.4 km
- Mist Lounge Newcastle0.7 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pizza Addict0.8 km
- Flavourz0.8 km
- Earthlings0.8 km
- Giga Tacos0.8 km
- Hara Chef0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.9 km
- Back Home International0.8 km
- Iceland0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Grainger Hotel0.4 km
- Ozanam House0.9 km
- The Brighton0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km
- Newcastle1.7 km
- Manors2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stanhope Street-Stanton Street0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Beaconsfield Street0.2 km
- Stanhope Street-Brighton Grove0.2 km
- Stanhope Street-Brighton Grove0.2 km
- Arthur's Hill-Brighton Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45AS · Data under Open Government Licence