NE2 1DQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from South Jesmond in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00175594 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE2 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE2 1DQ.
470
24
£ 0 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1DQ 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 1DQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1DQ. The average age is 23.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1DQ has low crime rates — 35 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Northern Counties School
Hotspur Primary School
West Jesmond Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Avenue Hotel0.8 km
- Jesmond House YWCA0.6 km
- Adelphi Hotel0.9 km
- Osborne Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Wylam Brewery0.9 km
- Alfie's0.8 km
- Bar Warwick0.7 km
- The New Bridge0.8 km
- Northern Counties Club1.0 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Hugo's0.5 km
- The Double Diner1.0 km
- The Patricia0.8 km
- Agit0.6 km
- Mascalzone0.7 km
- + 74 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Big River Bakery0.6 km
- Master Chow Bakery0.6 km
- Mr V's Food And Wine Store0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- The Corner Shop0.6 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches0.4 km
- Lev's Delivery Ltd0.8 km
- Lucky 90.8 km
- Pizza Express0.7 km
- Sahara0.8 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.0 km
- Newcastle1.7 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sandyford Road-Army Reserve Centre0.1 km
- Sandyford Rd-Army Reserve Centre0.1 km
- Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
- Jesmond Metro0.2 km
- Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21DQ · Data under Open Government Licence