NE2 1ER is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Mews, 0.4km from Jesmond Vale in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within South Jesmond ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00042683 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA MEWS, NE2 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA MEWS, NE2 1ER.
248
33
£ 40,900 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1ER is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE2 1ER is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. At £425k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1ER. The average age is 33.3. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 425,000
4 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1ER has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
West Jesmond Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
Northern Counties School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- D And G News0.8 km
- MACK OPCO LTD1.0 km
- R & Ks Convenience Foods0.7 km
- A N Clough1.0 km
- Sid's Corner Shop0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Batch1.0 km
- Birria Bella0.3 km
- Boquerones0.8 km
- Butterfly Cabinet0.8 km
- Eastern Meadow Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Adelphi Hotel0.7 km
- Dene Hotel0.8 km
- Osborne Hotel0.8 km
- Rosebery Hotel0.3 km
- The Avenue Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- M M Flame0.7 km
- Denes Delicatessen0.3 km
- Uno Pizzeria0.9 km
- Gills Fish & Chips1.0 km
- On The Go Pizza0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Meldon Social Club And Institute1.0 km
- Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club0.8 km
- Blue Bell0.3 km
- Tipsy Toad/ In Bread kitchen1.0 km
- Brack Burger Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.6 km
- Newcastle2.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cradlewell0.2 km
- Cradlewell0.2 km
- Sandyford Road-Nazareth Mews0.2 km
- Lansdowne Gardens0.2 km
- Springbank Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21ER · Data under Open Government Licence