Postcode report
NE24 5BG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NE24 5BG: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE24 5BG is a postcode in Cowpen, Northumberland, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE24 5BG, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE24 5BG are housing and schools and education, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE24 5BG is based on Northumberland 022 Census 2021. It covers 6,853 residents, 2,959 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 35% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 50% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near NE24 5BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £168k from 71 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE24 5BG can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 5 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 5 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE24 5BG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE24 5BG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE24 5BG
Is NE24 5BG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE24 5BG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE24 5BG?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NE24 5BG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NE24 5BG?
LocaleIQ matched NE24 5BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE24 5BG?
The latest median sold price is £168k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE24 5BG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.