NE2 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Dinsdale Road, 0.5km 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 1DN offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 21, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 48% 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: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 90.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00189971 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DINSDALE ROAD, NE2 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DINSDALE ROAD, NE2 1DN.
1,183
21
£ 0 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1DN 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.
Area Character
NE2 1DN is a student and graduate zone — average age 21, 48% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters. Property prices are trending up 90.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1DN. The average age is 21.1. 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
Flat
£ 122,000
11 sales · Mean £ 151,909
Terraced
£ 135,500
1 sales · Mean £ 135,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1DN 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
Hotspur Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
West Jesmond Primary School
Northern Counties School
Chillingham Road Primary School
Byker Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Grate0.8 km
- Gopuff0.6 km
- Heaton Park Store0.7 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- Big River Bakery0.4 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rosebery Hotel0.8 km
- The Avenue Hotel0.8 km
- Jesmond House YWCA0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Hugo's1.0 km
- The Double Diner0.8 km
- The Patricia0.6 km
- Burger Bro's0.2 km
- Cafe 1130.7 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Brack Burger0.6 km
- Nancy's Bordello0.9 km
- Sandyford Social Club0.3 km
- Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.7 km
- The Carriage0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Pizzabase0.8 km
- Sambuca Express0.6 km
- Taste Buds0.7 km
- The Wretham Plaice0.5 km
- Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches0.2 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.1 km
- Newcastle1.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Portland Road-Shield Court0.2 km
- Portland Street-Warwick Street0.2 km
- Warwick Street-Stadium0.2 km
- Warwick Street-Stadium0.2 km
- Dinsdale Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21DN · Data under Open Government Licence