NE5 1BH is a well-regarded residential area on Alnham Green, 0.6km from West Denton in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Chapel ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
For families considering a move, NE5 1BH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 26.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00042253 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALNHAM GREEN, NE5 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALNHAM GREEN, NE5 1BH.
237
47
£ 33,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE5 1BH — age 47, 86% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 26.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE5 1BH. The average age is 47.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,250
4 sales · Mean £ 172,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE5 1BH is moderate at 62 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
Knop Law Primary School
West Denton Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Milecastle Primary School
Studio West
Westerhope Primary School
Walbottle Village Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Blutcher & District Social Club0.6 km
- The Bear and Barrel0.3 km
- West Denton Social Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Raj bari0.3 km
- The Clay Oven0.3 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.4 km
- West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre0.5 km
- Chop Suey Delicious0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chapel Chippy0.3 km
- Mr Lee Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon3.0 km
- Newcastle Airport4.8 km
- Metrocentre5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.2 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Elston Close0.3 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road0.3 km
- Chapel House Annex0.3 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51BH · Data under Open Government Licence