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NE27 0AU

Backworth Lane

Backworth & Holystone

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Detailed insights for NE27 0AU

Overview

Postcode NE27 0AU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Backworth & Holystone ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Shiremoor North & South Wellfield area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shiremoor North & South Wellfield is £55,342 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 2.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Shiremoor North & South Wellfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Shiremoor North & South Wellfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.2%

Approximately 32.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Shiremoor North & South Wellfield is £55,342 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE27 0AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Shiremoor North & South Wellfield near NE27 0AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
1,724.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.88(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.03(-22%)
Public order
13.19(+61%)
Other theft
5.49(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.4(-61%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
333
96.8%
Other White
4
1.16%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.29%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
31.37%
No qualifications
50
19.61%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
33.56%
Social rents from council
39
26.71%
Owns outright
34
23.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.59%
Other social rented
8
5.48%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Backworth & Holystone

Median price£288,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £375K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Backworth & Holystone area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Backworth & Holystone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£348,500£288
Semi-Detached28£226,000£252
Terraced16£192,248£180
Flats1£120,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Backworth & Holystone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,950£145,000£179,998£144,000
2017£289,950£132,000£188,000£130,000
2018£299,995£106,500£188,000£125,250
2019£309,973£95,000£194,995£130,000
2020£299,995£103,300£192,000£157,475
2021£318,000£85,000£187,500£136,000
2022£343,750£127,000£185,000£146,600
2023£310,000£111,500£222,500£180,000
2024£360,000£114,750£235,000£159,000
2025£346,000£120,000£235,750£199,496
2026£330,000£120,000£194,975£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£141£200£182
2017£219£164£194£151
2018£219£146£201£173
2019£221£140£211£140
2020£223£152£216£182
2021£234£125£210£177
2022£269£154£217£185
2023£269£164£234£192
2024£280£166£246£191
2025£280£180£260£208
2026£296£147£225£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Backworth & Holystone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE27 0AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE27 0AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025Castle Farm House, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AUDetachedFreehold£620,000
28 Jan 20261, Backworth Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0ADDetachedFreehold£445,000
15 Jul 202518, Harlebury, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0ARTerracedLeasehold£210,000
15 Jul 202518, Harlebury, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0ARTerracedFreehold£210,000
29 May 202616, Killingworth Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AXTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the NE27 0AU postcode area, located within Shiremoor North & South Wellfield, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE27 0AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableParkside House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBackworth Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE27 0AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE27 0AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisAshbourne Close, North Tyneside, NE27 0JUWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE27 0AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Ian Thompson

Backworth & Holystone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emma Foody

Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyCramlington and KillingworthE14001183
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shiremoor North & South WellfieldE02001744
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 007EE01035625
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE27 0AU

Is NE27 0AU (Shiremoor North & South Wellfield) safe?

The area around NE27 0AU records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near NE27 0AU?

The median sale price around NE27 0AU in Shiremoor North & South Wellfield is £288,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE27 0AU?

There are 2 schools close to NE27 0AU, including Parkside House School (Good) and Backworth Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE27 0AU?

NE27 0AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,604 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE27 0AU (Shiremoor North & South Wellfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE27 0AU is Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam Ian Thompson (Labour Party).