Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

HELMSLEY ROAD, NE2 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELMSLEY ROAD, NE2 1DL.

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Population

537

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE2 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

74% of homes in NE2 1DL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Average age 27 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 200.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE2 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Helmsley 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 1DL offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 200.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00042645 (shared with 13 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 1DL. 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

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 540,000

1 sales · Mean £ 540,000

Flat

£ 190,000

4 sales · Mean £ 218,375

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

NE2 1DL has low crime rates — 29 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 offences110
Anti-social behaviour53
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.6 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils1.2 km
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Northern Counties School

Inadequate96 pupils1.2 km
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West Jesmond Primary School

Outstanding614 pupils1.2 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils1.4 km
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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • D And G News0.5 km
  • Mr Wolf Urban Spices Ltd0.9 km
  • People Plus1.0 km
  • Grate0.9 km
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • O2 City Hall Newcastle0.8 km
  • Town Mouse Ale House0.9 km
  • Blue Bell0.6 km
  • Junction Pub1.0 km
  • The Dun Cow0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Batch0.9 km
  • Bubble Cha0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • Eat@Robinson Library0.8 km
  • + 60 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • The Little Dumpling House0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • On The Go Pizza0.8 km
  • Anyone Coffee1.0 km
  • Davincci’s0.6 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rosebery Hotel0.9 km
  • The Avenue Hotel0.8 km
  • Jesmond House YWCA0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors1.0 km
  • Newcastle1.8 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Portland Road-Shield Court0.1 km
  • Portland Street-Warwick Street0.1 km
  • Sandyford0.1 km
  • Sandyford0.2 km
  • Shield Street-Social Club0.2 km