NE5 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Aisgill Drive, 0.3km from West Denton in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Chapel ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00042229 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AISGILL DRIVE, NE5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AISGILL DRIVE, NE5 1AQ.
245
45
£ 33,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE5 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE5 1AQ. The average age is 44.7. 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: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 191,000
3 sales · Mean £ 198,666
Detached
£ 216,750
2 sales · Mean £ 216,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE5 1AQ is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Denton Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Knop Law Primary School
Milecastle Primary School
Studio West
Westerhope Primary School
Mary Astell Academy
Beech Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Hillheads Butchers0.9 km
- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.2 km
- Amina Ali Burnside Convenience Store0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blutcher & District Social Club0.8 km
- The Bear and Barrel0.3 km
- West Denton Social Club0.8 km
- The Hillheads/Patch & K ltd1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Raj bari0.3 km
- King Chef0.9 km
- May Flower0.9 km
- The Clay Oven0.3 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.1 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Liam's Pizza0.9 km
- Malt And Salt0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Thompsons Deli0.9 km
- Chapel Chippy0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon3.1 km
- Newcastle Airport4.7 km
- Metrocentre5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road0.1 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.2 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.2 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.2 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Elston Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51AQ · Data under Open Government Licence