NE2 1DU is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Stepney 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 university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 21) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00189971 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE2 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE2 1DU.
1,183
21
£ 0 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1DU 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
Average age 21, 48% renting. NE2 1DU has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1DU. 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
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 1DU has low crime rates — 44 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
Hotspur Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Byker Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Northern Counties School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Gopuff0.3 km
- Heaton Park Store0.7 km
- Wilko0.8 km
- Big River Bakery0.3 km
- Master Chow Bakery0.3 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Brack Burger0.2 km
- Nancy's Bordello0.7 km
- Sandyford Social Club0.6 km
- Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.3 km
- The Carriage0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.7 km
- Burger Bro's0.2 km
- Cafe 1130.7 km
- Forum Cafe0.3 km
- Mansion House1.0 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Pizzabase0.5 km
- Sambuca Express0.9 km
- Taste Buds0.7 km
- The Wretham Plaice0.3 km
- Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches0.4 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Malmaison0.8 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.9 km
- Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors0.9 km
- Newcastle1.7 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stoddart Street-Garage0.2 km
- Stoddart Street-Garage0.2 km
- Stoddart Street-Bermondsey Street0.2 km
- Warwick Street-Stadium0.2 km
- Warwick Street-Stadium0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21DU · Data under Open Government Licence