Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

CLARENCE WALK, NE2 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENCE WALK, NE2 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

839

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Avg Age

21

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

8%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE2 1AF 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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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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

Very young, very high renting. At 21 years average age and 59% private renter occupancy, NE2 1AF is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

NE2 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Clarence Walk, 0.2km from Shieldfield in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE2 1AF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At just 21 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00042669 (shared with 14 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 1AF. The average age is 21.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.3%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

8%Active
FT: 4%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE2 1AF 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 offences134
Anti-social behaviour84
Shoplifting70
Other theft42
Criminal damage and arson40

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.3 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 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

111 nearby
  • The Patricia1.0 km
  • Bijoux burger1.0 km
  • Pizza Punks1.0 km
  • Backyard Bike Shop/ Knead and Favor0.9 km
  • Aneesa's / Man Vs Food / Peaches Cream0.8 km
  • + 106 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Fitzgeralds1.0 km
  • Charts0.9 km
  • Pitcher And Piano0.7 km
  • Four Quarters1.0 km
  • NQ640.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • By the River Brew Co1.0 km
  • Fusion Lifestyle0.7 km
  • Magic Hat0.7 km
  • Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust LTD1.0 km
  • Rafi's Spicebox0.9 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Little Bao Bar0.9 km
  • Chartwells At Castles Restaurant And Hospitality0.5 km
  • Coolaboola Coffee0.7 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Caffe Ginevra0.9 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

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 Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors0.7 km
  • Newcastle1.5 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Stoddart Street-Garage0.0 km
  • Stoddart Street-Garage0.0 km
  • Stoddart Street-Bermondsey Street0.1 km
  • Shield Street-Pandon Court0.2 km
  • Shield Street0.2 km