NE1 2AB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Battlefield in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NE1 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00042679 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE1 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE1 2AB.
551
23
£ 0 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE1 2AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
85% of homes in NE1 2AB are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 23).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE1 2AB. The average age is 23.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NE1 2AB is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
North East Futures UTC
Byker Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Callerton Academy
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Gopuff0.5 km
- Cavavin0.7 km
- Mc grain’s0.8 km
- Gateshead Metro News Limited0.9 km
- Big River Bakery0.6 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
90 nearby- Brack Burger0.6 km
- Nancy's Bordello0.2 km
- Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.5 km
- All Bar One0.6 km
- Brew Dog0.5 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
184 nearby- Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
- Burger Bro's0.9 km
- Forum Cafe0.6 km
- Miso Newcastle0.9 km
- Renhe0.3 km
- + 179 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Pizzabase0.3 km
- The Wretham Plaice0.6 km
- Wake N Cake0.6 km
- Bigg Market Chippy0.8 km
- Chickalicious Ltd1.0 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Hilton Hotel0.7 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.8 km
- Surtees Hotel0.5 km
- Ramada Encore0.6 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.1 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors0.3 km
- Newcastle1.1 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.1 km
Bus Stops
- City Road-Grenville Terrace0.1 km
- City Road-Grenville Terrace0.1 km
- City Road-Melbourne Street0.1 km
- East Quayside0.2 km
- East Quayside0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE12AB · Data under Open Government Licence