NE2 1BE is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km 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 1BE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00042645 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE2 1BE.
537
27
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE2 1BE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1BE. The average age is 26.6. 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 1BE has low crime rates — 28 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
Hotspur Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Northern Counties School
West Jesmond Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
Byker Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- D And G News0.5 km
- Mr Wolf Urban Spices Ltd0.9 km
- People Plus1.0 km
- Grate0.9 km
- Carpati1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- O2 City Hall Newcastle0.8 km
- Town Mouse Ale House0.9 km
- Blue Bell0.6 km
- The Dun Cow0.9 km
- The Five Swans0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Batch0.9 km
- Bubble Cha0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Eat@Robinson Library0.8 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- The Little Dumpling House0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- On The Go Pizza0.8 km
- Anyone Coffee1.0 km
- Davincci’s0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rosebery Hotel0.9 km
- The Avenue Hotel0.9 km
- Jesmond House YWCA0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors0.9 km
- Newcastle1.8 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Portland Road-Shield Court0.1 km
- Portland Street-Warwick Street0.1 km
- Sandyford0.2 km
- Shield Street-Social Club0.2 km
- Sandyford0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21BE · Data under Open Government Licence