NE5 1EB is a sought-after residential area on Alderney Gardens, 0.4km 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE5 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00042250 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERNEY GARDENS, NE5 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERNEY GARDENS, NE5 1EB.
222
52
£ 33,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE5 1EB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE5 1EB spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £225k 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 1EB. The average age is 52.1. 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
£ 198,500
6 sales · Mean £ 194,333
Terraced
£ 152,500
3 sales · Mean £ 158,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE5 1EB has low crime rates — 48 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.
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
Mary Astell Academy
Beech Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nisa Local0.6 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Hillheads Butchers1.0 km
- Londis/Chapel House Filling Station0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Blutcher & District Social Club0.7 km
- The Bear and Barrel0.3 km
- West Denton Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Raj bari0.2 km
- King Chef1.0 km
- The Clay Oven0.2 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.2 km
- West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Liam's Pizza1.0 km
- Malt And Salt0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Thompsons Deli1.0 km
- Chapel Chippy0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon3.1 km
- Newcastle Airport4.7 km
- Metrocentre5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hillhead Parkway-Ainsdale Gardens0.1 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Hillhead Road0.1 km
- Hillhead Parkway-Elston Close0.2 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.3 km
- Hillhead Road-Ashdale Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE51EB · Data under Open Government Licence