Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE2 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE2 1AD.

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Population

209

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British44.8%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean18.4%
Other / Mixed18.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences131
Anti-social behaviour86
Shoplifting70
Other theft41
Criminal damage and arson37

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.3 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils1.3 km
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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils1.3 km
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Northern Counties School

Inadequate96 pupils1.5 km
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West Jesmond Primary School

Outstanding614 pupils1.5 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Fitzgeralds1.0 km
  • Charts0.9 km
  • Pitcher And Piano0.8 km
  • Four Quarters1.0 km
  • NQ640.9 km
  • + 34 more
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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
fastfood

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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Malmaison0.7 km
  • Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.8 km
  • Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.8 km
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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