NE4 5BT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Rutherford Street, 0.7km from Leazes, The in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Arthur's Hill ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE4 5BT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Safety: Crime rates are high (220 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00042822 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUTHERFORD STREET, NE4 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHERFORD STREET, NE4 5BT.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5BT 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
NE4 5BT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5BT. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 276,923
26 sales · Mean £ 254,933
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NE4 5BT are high at 220 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
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Callerton Academy
St Paul's CofE Primary School
North East Futures UTC
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Moorside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Bora Mini Market1.0 km
- Black Sea Off Licence0.8 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- French Oven Bakery0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
119 nearby- Hoochie Coochie0.7 km
- Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.3 km
- Lola Jeans0.7 km
- MOJO Bar0.3 km
- No 280.5 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
230 nearby- KC Square0.5 km
- Akbar's0.8 km
- Antico Cafe0.6 km
- Bubble Cha0.9 km
- Butakun Ramen0.8 km
- + 225 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Costa0.6 km
- Feds Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Geordie Banger Company Ltd0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Meeting You0.5 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Motel One Newcastle0.6 km
- Maldron Hotel0.4 km
- Hudson/County Hotel0.3 km
- Royal Station Hotel0.5 km
- The Greenhouse0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- Back Home International0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.4 km
- Newcastle0.4 km
- Manors1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate Rd-Rutherford St0.0 km
- Westgate Road-Westgate Hill0.1 km
- Central Stn0.2 km
- Central Stn Westgate Rd0.2 km
- Central Stn Clayton St0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45BT · Data under Open Government Licence