NE2 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Portland Road, 0.4km 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 1DJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 74% 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 £355k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00042645 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLAND ROAD, NE2 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND ROAD, NE2 1DJ.
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27
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE2 1DJ 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. Average age 27 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1DJ. 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
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
Terraced
£ 232,000
5 sales · Mean £ 282,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1DJ 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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
Northern Counties School
West Jesmond Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Chillingham Road Primary School
Byker Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- D And G News0.4 km
- Mr Wolf Urban Spices Ltd0.8 km
- Sportswift Ltd Trading As Card Factory1.0 km
- People Plus0.9 km
- Grate0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- O2 City Hall Newcastle0.7 km
- Town Mouse Ale House0.8 km
- World Headquarters1.0 km
- Blue Bell0.7 km
- Junction Pub0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Batch0.8 km
- Bubble Cha0.8 km
- Butakun Ramen1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- The Little Dumpling House0.8 km
- On The Go Pizza0.9 km
- Anyone Coffee0.9 km
- Davincci’s0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Rosebery Hotel1.0 km
- The Avenue Hotel0.8 km
- Jesmond House YWCA0.7 km
- Osborne Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- AMart Asian Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors0.9 km
- Newcastle1.7 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sandyford0.0 km
- Sandyford0.1 km
- Portland Road-Shield Court0.1 km
- Sandyford0.1 km
- Shield Street-Social Club0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21DJ · Data under Open Government Licence