Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

CHESTER STREET, NE2 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER STREET, NE2 1AT.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

15%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE2 1AT 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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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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

71% of homes in NE2 1AT are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Average age 26 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 118.9% year-on-year.

home £243,555 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE2 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Chester Street, 0.3km from Jesmond, South in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE2 1AT offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 118.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00175555 (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 1AT. The average age is 26.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

15%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

Terraced

£ 258,500

10 sales · Mean £ 263,800

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

NE2 1AT has low crime rates — 30 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 offences100
Anti-social behaviour66
Other theft34
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.6 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.8 km
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Northern Counties School

Inadequate96 pupils1.1 km
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West Jesmond Primary School

Outstanding614 pupils1.1 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Avenue Hotel0.9 km
  • Jesmond House YWCA0.7 km
  • Osborne Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Hugo's0.7 km
  • The Double Diner0.9 km
  • The Patricia0.7 km
  • Burds0.9 km
  • Kato Pan Asian Cuisine Fast Food Restaurant - Saville Row0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
  • Metro News0.8 km
  • Nudo Sushi Box0.8 km
  • Tea Ventures0.8 km
  • W H Smith0.8 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Pizza Squared @ Pacific House0.7 km
  • The Hancock0.5 km
  • The Hotspur0.9 km
  • The Cluny0.9 km
  • The Ship Inn0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • AMart Asian Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Firestone Artisan Ltd0.8 km
  • Frankie & Tony's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 33 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors0.9 km
  • Newcastle1.6 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandyford0.1 km
  • Sandyford0.1 km
  • Sandyford Rd-Army Reserve Centre0.1 km
  • Sandyford Road-Army Reserve Centre0.1 km
  • Sandyford0.1 km