Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE4 5BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

281

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE4 5BW 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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2/10
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2/10
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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

With 82% social renting, NE4 5BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

NE4 5BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 5BW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE4 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00042577 (shared with 9 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 5BW. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.3%
Asian / British Asian39.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.3%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 5BW is moderate at 58 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 offences179
Anti-social behaviour85
Public order52
Other theft42
Criminal damage and arson40

school Local Schools

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Moorside Primary School

Requires Improvement476 pupils0.3 km
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Westgate Hill Primary Academy

Outstanding690 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement259 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils0.9 km
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Ashfield Nursery School

Outstanding112 pupils0.9 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Good217 pupils1.0 km
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Callerton Academy

120 pupils1.1 km
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Wingrove Primary School

Good469 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Sport Freak1.0 km
  • Black Sea Off Licence0.1 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Hunters Moor Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Lin Seafood0.8 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • The Bodega0.9 km
  • Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.9 km
  • MOJO Bar0.9 km
  • North Terrace0.9 km
  • Trent House0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • 3SIXTY0.8 km
  • Bindi0.8 km
  • Hanahana Japanese Restaurant0.8 km
  • Landmark0.8 km
  • Nergiz0.7 km
  • + 82 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • New Best Kebab0.9 km
  • Pizza Addict0.6 km
  • The Westgate Fish & Grill0.8 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.6 km
  • Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket0.9 km
  • Back Home International0.6 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Grainger Hotel0.8 km
  • The Brighton0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle1.3 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.3 km
  • Manors1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrack Road-New Mills0.1 km
  • Barrack Road-New Mills0.1 km
  • New Mills-Monday Cresent0.1 km
  • Stanhope Street-Moor House0.1 km
  • Stanhope Street-Social Club0.1 km