NE27 area guide
Who lives in NE27, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- North Tyneside
- Region
- North East
- Population
- 27,400 (2024)
NE27Postcode district · Newcastle upon Tyne
What NE27 is like
The NE27 postcode district in North Tyneside covers 345 live postcodes and is home to about 27,400 people in 11,480 households. 66.9% of households own their home, 12.3% rent privately and 19.8% are in social housing. The largest age group is 30–34, and 60.8% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in NE27 sold for a median of £230,000 over the year to August 2026.
How NE27 compares
Headline figures for NE27, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 20.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 46% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where NE27 differs most from the national average.
- 01Well connectedPositive
4 stations within a mile and 27 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 03Schools are over capacityLook closer
The schools in NE27 are 103% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.
- 04Few private renters
Only 12.3% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.
NE27 FAQs
01Is NE27 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in NE27?The median sale price over the last year was £230,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £230,000.
03Is NE27 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in NE27?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers NE27?The local authority for NE27 is North Tyneside.
The local authority for NE27 is North Tyneside.
06How well connected is NE27?Connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.