Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

CITY ROAD, NE1 2AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, NE1 2AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

692

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE1 2AE 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.

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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 88% private renter occupancy, NE1 2AE is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

NE1 2AE is a lively urban neighbourhood on City Road, 0.6km from Oakwellgate in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE1 2AE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At just 22 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE1 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00175593 (shared with 22 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 NE1 2AE. The average age is 22.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.3%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 115,000

13 sales · Mean £ 113,615

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NE1 2AE is above average at 117 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 behaviour257
Violence and sexual offences237
Shoplifting164
Public order63
Other theft60

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.4 km
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North East Futures UTC

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.9 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils1.2 km
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Callerton Academy

120 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils1.4 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils1.5 km
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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils1.6 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement259 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Gopuff0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • French Oven Bakery0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Matthews Cheese0.7 km
  • + 95 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Brack Burger0.8 km
  • Nancy's Bordello0.2 km
  • Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.6 km
  • Hoochie Coochie0.4 km
  • Keel Row (No 1 Lloyds)0.9 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

219 nearby
  • Burger Bro's1.0 km
  • Forum Cafe0.7 km
  • Renhe0.4 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • KC Square0.9 km
  • + 214 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Viethouse supermarket1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

83 nearby
  • Pizzabase0.4 km
  • The Wretham Plaice0.7 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Feds Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Geordie Banger Company Ltd0.7 km
  • + 78 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Hilton Hotel0.6 km
  • Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.6 km
  • Surtees Hotel0.4 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside1.0 km
  • Malmaison0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors0.2 km
  • Newcastle0.9 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • City Road-Melbourne Street0.1 km
  • Melbourne Street0.1 km
  • Manors Rail Station0.2 km
  • Quayside Law Courts0.2 km
  • Quayside Law Courts0.2 km