Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

SELBORNE GARDENS, NE2 1EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELBORNE GARDENS, NE2 1EY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE2 1EY 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.

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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE2 1EY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE2 1EY is a safe, established residential area on Selborne Gardens, 0.4km from Jesmond Vale in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within South Jesmond ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE2 1EY offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00042641 (shared with 4 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 1EY. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 305,833

Terraced

£ 335,000

1 sales · Mean £ 335,000

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

NE2 1EY has low crime rates — 19 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.

Anti-social behaviour44
Violence and sexual offences32
Burglary19
Public order11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.2 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.7 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils0.8 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils1.0 km
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Jesmond Park Academy

Good2003 pupils1.0 km
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West Jesmond Primary School

Outstanding614 pupils1.1 km
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Ravenswood Primary School

Good623 pupils1.2 km
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Northern Counties School

Inadequate96 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • D And G News0.9 km
  • Grate0.3 km
  • Heaton Park Store0.8 km
  • The Lily Tree Bakery0.9 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Rosebery Hotel0.3 km
  • The Avenue Hotel0.5 km
  • Jesmond House YWCA0.7 km
  • Dene Hotel0.8 km
  • Osborne Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Paros Greek Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Double Diner0.2 km
  • The Patricia0.2 km
  • Burger Bro's0.8 km
  • Cafe 1130.8 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Sandyford Social Club0.5 km
  • The Carriage0.9 km
  • Blue Bell0.3 km
  • Tipsy Toad/ In Bread kitchen0.9 km
  • Meldon Social Club And Institute0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Kingdom Life Community Grocery1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • A Little Piece Of Sky0.7 km
  • Sambuca Express0.3 km
  • Taste Buds0.7 km
  • Davincci’s0.3 km
  • Pizza express jesmond Ltd0.3 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors1.7 km
  • Newcastle2.5 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lansdowne Gardens0.1 km
  • Cradlewell0.2 km
  • Cradlewell0.2 km
  • Sandyford Road-Nazareth Mews0.3 km
  • Springbank Road-Blue Bell0.3 km