NE98 1YF is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Heaton, High in Newcastle upon Tyne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dene & South Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE98 1YF are sourced from Output Area E00042205 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE98 1YF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE98 1YF.
307
41
£ 56,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE98 1YF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE98 1YF's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE98 1YF. The average age is 41.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE98 1YF has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Benton Park Primary School
Cragside Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Balliol Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
Ravenswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Argos0.8 km
- Freeman News0.7 km
- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.7 km
- Best One - Benton News0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.3 km
- The Benton Ale House0.8 km
- The Black Bull0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.8 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.9 km
- Wok India0.7 km
- Lezzet Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
- Newadventurelands0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Swift Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Chip & Fish0.6 km
- Hungry Shack0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.7 km
- Newcastle4.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Benton Road-Corchester Walk0.2 km
- Benton Road-Manor Park0.2 km
- Dss - Ainthorpe Gardens - D0.2 km
- Dss - Ainthorpe Gardens - A0.2 km
- Dss - Ainthorpe Gardens - B0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE981YF · Data under Open Government Licence