Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

BROOKFIELD CRESCENT, NE5 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKFIELD CRESCENT, NE5 1BP.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NE5 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 99% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £232k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 31.5% year-on-year.

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

NE5 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Brookfield Crescent, 0.6km from Blucher Colliery in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Chapel ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 99% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 31.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00042236 (shared with 5 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 NE5 1BP. 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

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 186,500

8 sales · Mean £ 200,501

Terraced

£ 197,500

3 sales · Mean £ 185,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE5 1BP has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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.

Shoplifting67
Anti-social behaviour45
Violence and sexual offences24
Burglary13
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Knop Law Primary School

Outstanding389 pupils0.4 km
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton

Outstanding0.6 km
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West Denton Primary School

Good308 pupils0.6 km
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Milecastle Primary School

Good200 pupils0.7 km
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Walbottle Village Primary School

Good175 pupils1.2 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils1.2 km
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Studio West

Good528 pupils1.3 km
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Talbot House Children's Charity

Requires Improvement32 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Clay Oven0.4 km
  • Coffee on the Corner0.6 km
  • West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre0.6 km
  • Chop Suey Delicious0.5 km
  • Raj bari0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chapel Chippy0.4 km
  • Ma'ida Table Spread0.9 km
  • Mr Lee Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
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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 Airport5.0 km
  • Metrocentre5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hexham Road-Lemington Road Ends0.4 km
  • Hexham Road-Lemington Road Ends0.4 km
  • Old Hexham Road-Stephenson Terrace0.4 km
  • Chapel House Annex0.4 km
  • Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.4 km