Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

CHESTER CRESCENT, NE2 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER CRESCENT, NE2 1DH.

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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 1DH 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
workEmployment
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

NE2 1DH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% 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. Property prices are trending up 401.7% year-on-year.

home £349,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE2 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Chester Crescent, 0.4km from Jesmond, South in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 26 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 71% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 401.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1DH 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 1DH. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 349,000

2 sales · Mean £ 349,000

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

NE2 1DH 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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Anti-social behaviour56
Other theft30
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order24

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 pupils0.6 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.3 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils1.6 km
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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Grate1.0 km
  • Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
  • Metro News0.9 km
  • Nudo Sushi Box0.8 km
  • Tea Ventures0.9 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Avenue Hotel0.8 km
  • Jesmond House YWCA0.7 km
  • Osborne Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Hugo's0.8 km
  • The Double Diner0.9 km
  • The Patricia0.7 km
  • Burds0.9 km
  • Kato Pan Asian Cuisine Fast Food Restaurant - Saville Row0.8 km
  • + 72 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Pizza Squared @ Pacific House0.7 km
  • The Hancock0.6 km
  • The Hotspur0.9 km
  • Cumberland Arms1.0 km
  • The Cluny0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Firestone Artisan Ltd0.9 km
  • Frankie & Tony's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors0.9 km
  • Newcastle1.7 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandyford0.1 km
  • Sandyford0.1 km
  • Sandyford0.1 km
  • Shield Street-Social Club0.2 km
  • Sandyford0.2 km