NE5 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Arnside Walk, 0.5km 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 stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00042253 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARNSIDE WALK, NE5 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARNSIDE WALK, NE5 1DY.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE5 1DY spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £180k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE5 1DY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,500
5 sales · Mean £ 153,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE5 1DY 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
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 Local0.6 km
- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Blutcher & District Social Club0.6 km
- The Bear and Barrel0.2 km
- West Denton Social Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Raj bari0.2 km
- The Clay Oven0.2 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.3 km
- West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre0.5 km
- Chop Suey Delicious0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chapel Chippy0.2 km
- Mr Lee Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon3.1 km
- Newcastle Airport4.7 km
- Metrocentre5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.1 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Elston Close0.2 km
- Chapel House Annex0.3 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road0.3 km
- Hillhead Parkway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51DY · Data under Open Government Licence