NE4 5BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barrack Road, 0.1km 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 5BA is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00189925 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARRACK ROAD, NE4 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRACK ROAD, NE4 5BA.
821
24
£ 34,800 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5BA 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
With 74% social renting, NE4 5BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 24-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 30.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5BA. The average age is 23.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 70,000
5 sales · Mean £ 70,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE4 5BA is moderate at 56 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Ashfield Nursery School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Hawthorn Primary School
Wingrove Primary School
Callerton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bindi0.8 km
- Nergiz0.8 km
- Akbar's0.6 km
- Changing Lives0.7 km
- Compass At Amigos - The Atrium0.9 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Addict0.8 km
- Hyderabadi spice up0.8 km
- Sinbad0.5 km
- Charcoal Chicken0.4 km
- Kareems Grill0.6 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Black Sea Off Licence0.3 km
- Hunters Moor Convenience Store0.6 km
- The Tuck Shop0.8 km
- Aryan News1.0 km
- Butchers shop1.0 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- North Terrace0.9 km
- Trent House1.0 km
- Newcastle Companions Club1.0 km
- Nine0.9 km
- Strawberry1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Grainger Hotel0.7 km
- The Brighton0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Back Home International0.8 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.5 km
- Newcastle1.5 km
- Manors1.8 km
Bus Stops
- New Mills-Monday Crescent0.1 km
- Barrack Road-Leazes Court0.1 km
- Walter Terrace-Sports Ground0.1 km
- Barrack Road-Barracks0.1 km
- New Mills-Monday Cresent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45BA · Data under Open Government Licence