Postcode report
Is NE5 4PH a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NE5 4PH: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE5 4PH is a postcode in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE5 4PH, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE5 4PH are local prosperity and health, while property market signals 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 NE5 4PH is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 004 Census 2021. It covers 9,885 residents, 553 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 35% 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 9/10.
For property prices near NE5 4PH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £159k from 56 rolling sales, up 0.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE5 4PH can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE5 4PH 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 NE5 4PH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 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 NE5 4PH
Is NE5 4PH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% 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 NE5 4PH?
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 NE5 4PH?
11 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 NE5 4PH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NE5 4PH?
LocaleIQ matched NE5 4PH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE5 4PH?
The latest median sold price is £159k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE5 4PH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.