NE2 1AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Shieldfield in Newcastle upon Tyne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE2 1AL has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00189934 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE2 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE2 1AL.
926
22
£ 0 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1AL 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 38% social renting, NE2 1AL 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 1AL. The average age is 21.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1AL has low crime rates — 38 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
88 nearby- The Patricia0.9 km
- Aneesa's / Man Vs Food / Peaches Cream0.9 km
- Victors0.8 km
- Carliol Square Cafe0.8 km
- Costa0.7 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Pitcher And Piano0.8 km
- NQ641.0 km
- The Charles Grey1.0 km
- World Headquarters0.8 km
- Junction Pub0.9 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Fusion Lifestyle0.7 km
- Magic Hat0.7 km
- Rafi's Spicebox1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sports Direct.com0.9 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Chartwells At Castles Restaurant And Hospitality0.5 km
- Coolaboola Coffee0.7 km
- Caffe Ginevra1.0 km
- Anyone Coffee0.9 km
- Davincci’s0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Malmaison0.8 km
- Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.9 km
- Jesmond House YWCA1.0 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors0.7 km
- Newcastle1.6 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stoddart Street-Garage0.1 km
- Portland Street-Warwick Street0.1 km
- Stoddart Street-Garage0.1 km
- Shield Street - Baker Street0.2 km
- Shield Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21AL · Data under Open Government Licence