Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE2 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE2 1BT.

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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 1BT 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

Average age 21, 59% renting. NE2 1BT has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 1BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Stepney in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE2 1BT offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The predominance of young residents (average age 21) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1BT 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 1BT. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

NE2 1BT 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 offences138
Anti-social behaviour102
Shoplifting69
Other theft43
Criminal damage and arson41

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.4 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils1.1 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils1.2 km
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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.4 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils1.5 km
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North East Futures UTC

Requires Improvement206 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Gopuff0.1 km
  • Heaton Park Store0.8 km
  • Wilko0.8 km
  • D And G News1.0 km
  • Mr Wolf Urban Spices Ltd0.9 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Brack Burger0.1 km
  • Nancy's Bordello0.5 km
  • Sandyford Social Club0.8 km
  • Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.1 km
  • The Carriage0.8 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
  • Burger Bro's0.4 km
  • Cafe 1130.8 km
  • Forum Cafe0.3 km
  • Miso Newcastle0.7 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Pizzabase0.3 km
  • Taste Buds0.8 km
  • The Wretham Plaice0.3 km
  • The Little Dumpling House1.0 km
  • Burger and bites0.9 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Malmaison0.6 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.9 km
  • Ramada Encore0.8 km
  • Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.7 km
  • Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Stoddart Street-Bermondsey Street0.1 km
  • New Bridge Street-Blackfriars0.1 km
  • New Bridge Street-Blackfriars0.1 km
  • New Bridge Street-St Dominics0.1 km
  • New Bridge Street-St Dominics0.1 km