NE2 is a postcode district in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, covering 509 active and 163 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE2 (36%) is characterised by a classic student area with dense shared housing and lots of young renters, alongside a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active (32%). Overall, NE2 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in NE2 are around £218k, up 1.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE2 at 257 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 32, NE2 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NE2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE2 postcode area.
32,374
32
£ 42,800 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE2 — age 32, 34% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £218k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Burnside College
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
Blaydon West Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Northern Counties School
Moorbridge
Waterville Primary School
Percy Main Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Caledonian Hotel And Billabong Bar
- Carlton Hotel And Spy Bar
- Fratellos At Holiday Inn
- Jesmond Dene House Hotel
- Whites Hotel/Bar Blanc
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bar Warwick
- Blue Bell
- Brack Burger Ltd
- Collingwood Arms
- Jam Jar
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Big River Bakery
- Budgens
- Build a Bake
- D And G News
- R & Ks Convenience Foods
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- big bird
- Coolaboola Coffee
- Country Whey
- Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches
- Davincci’s
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- 1901 Caffe Bistro
- Cafe Bar One
- Cosy Dove Pub And Dining
- Dabbawal
- Ernest
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco
- Little Waitrose
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
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Area Profile: NE2 · Data under Open Government Licence