NE5 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Bedford Place, 0.6km from Blucher Colliery in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Chapel ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
For families considering a move, NE5 1BL represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 99% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00042236 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD PLACE, NE5 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD PLACE, NE5 1BL.
244
51
£ 33,400 /yr
42%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE5 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 99% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE5 1BL. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Detached
£ 299,950
1 sales · Mean £ 299,950
Terraced
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE5 1BL is moderate at 50 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
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
West Denton Primary School
Milecastle Primary School
Walbottle Village Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Studio West
Talbot House Children's Charity
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Clay Oven0.4 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.5 km
- West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre0.6 km
- Chop Suey Delicious0.5 km
- Raj bari0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chapel Chippy0.4 km
- Ma'ida Table Spread0.9 km
- Mr Lee Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Blutcher & District Social Club0.4 km
- The Bear and Barrel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon2.9 km
- Newcastle Airport4.9 km
- Metrocentre5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel House Annex0.4 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.4 km
- Hexham Road-Lemington Road Ends0.4 km
- Old Hexham Road-Stephenson Terrace0.4 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Elston Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51BL · Data under Open Government Licence