NE2 1BN is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from South Jesmond in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within South Jesmond ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE2 1BN offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00042650 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE2 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE2 1BN.
361
33
£ 40,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE2 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1BN. The average age is 32.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1BN has low crime rates — 25 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
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Northern Counties School
West Jesmond Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Chillingham Road Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Gopuff0.8 km
- Heaton Park Store1.0 km
- Grate0.8 km
- Big River Bakery0.6 km
- Master Chow Bakery0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Brack Burger0.9 km
- Sandyford Social Club0.2 km
- Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.9 km
- The Carriage0.3 km
- Alfie's0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Burger Bro's0.4 km
- Cafe 1131.0 km
- Forum Cafe0.6 km
- Mansion House0.3 km
- Newtons coffee house0.1 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Pizzabase0.9 km
- Sambuca Express0.5 km
- Taste Buds1.0 km
- The Wretham Plaice0.6 km
- Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches0.2 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Rosebery Hotel0.8 km
- The Avenue Hotel0.6 km
- Jesmond House YWCA0.5 km
- Adelphi Hotel0.8 km
- Osborne Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.1 km
- Newcastle1.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sandyford0.1 km
- Sandyford0.1 km
- Sandyford0.2 km
- Sandyford Road-Cemetery0.2 km
- Sandyford0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21BN · Data under Open Government Licence