NE4 5ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 5ED is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne. Full-time employment stands at 19% — 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. 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 5ED are sourced from Output Area E00042590 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE4 5ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE4 5ED.
280
35
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE4 5ED 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
Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in NE4 5ED — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE4 5ED. The average age is 35.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE4 5ED 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.
school Local Schools
Moorside Primary School
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
Callerton Academy
Wingrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Sport Freak1.0 km
- Black Sea Off Licence0.1 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Hunters Moor Convenience Store0.8 km
- Lin Seafood0.8 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Metropolitan Bar0.9 km
- The Bodega0.9 km
- Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.9 km
- MOJO Bar0.9 km
- North Terrace1.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- 3SIXTY0.8 km
- Bindi0.7 km
- Hanahana Japanese Restaurant0.7 km
- Jefes Grill1.0 km
- Landmark0.8 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Viethouse supermarket1.0 km
- Osas Afro Caribbean Food Shop0.6 km
- Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket0.9 km
- Back Home International0.5 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Clayton St Chippy1.0 km
- New Best Kebab0.9 km
- Pizza Addict0.5 km
- Supersnacks1.0 km
- The Westgate Fish & Grill0.7 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Grainger Hotel0.7 km
- The Brighton0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.2 km
- Newcastle1.2 km
- Manors1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stanhope Street-Moor House0.0 km
- Stanhope Street-Avison Street0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Social Club0.1 km
- Stanhope Street-Clarewood Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE45ED · Data under Open Government Licence