NE2 1AD is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Shieldfield in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE2 1AD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00189988 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE2 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE2 1AD.
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29
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1AD 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
With 70% social renting, NE2 1AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1AD. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1AD has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Byker Primary School
Northern Counties School
West Jesmond Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
117 nearby- The Patricia1.0 km
- Bijoux burger1.0 km
- Pizza Punks1.0 km
- Topolino1.0 km
- Backyard Bike Shop/ Knead and Favor1.0 km
- + 112 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Fitzgeralds1.0 km
- Charts0.9 km
- Pitcher And Piano0.8 km
- Four Quarters1.0 km
- NQ640.9 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- By the River Brew Co1.0 km
- Fusion Lifestyle0.7 km
- Magic Hat0.6 km
- Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust LTD0.9 km
- Rafi's Spicebox0.9 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Little Bao Bar1.0 km
- Chartwells At Castles Restaurant And Hospitality0.5 km
- Coolaboola Coffee0.7 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Caffe Ginevra0.9 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Malmaison0.7 km
- Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.8 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors0.7 km
- Newcastle1.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Stoddart Street-Garage0.1 km
- Stoddart Street-Garage0.1 km
- Shield Street0.1 km
- Shield Street-Pandon Court0.1 km
- Stoddart Street-Bermondsey Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21AD · Data under Open Government Licence