NE1 2AG is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Battlefield 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 diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE1 2AG are sourced from Output Area E00175560 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE1 2AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE1 2AG.
177
42
£ 0 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE1 2AG — age 42, 32% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE1 2AG. The average age is 42.5. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE1 2AG is moderate at 63 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
Byker Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Gopuff0.6 km
- Acropolis Street Food0.6 km
- Heaton Park Store0.9 km
- Streetwise Young People's Project0.8 km
- Wilko0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Brack Burger0.4 km
- Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.9 km
- Nancy's Bordello0.8 km
- Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.4 km
- Alfie's0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.2 km
- Burger Bro's0.8 km
- Cafe 1130.8 km
- Forum Cafe0.8 km
- Miso Newcastle0.2 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Momo Palace0.9 km
- Pizzabase0.6 km
- Taste Buds0.9 km
- The Wretham Plaice0.8 km
- Fire & Dough0.7 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ramada Encore0.6 km
- Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.1 km
- Malmaison0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.0 km
- Newcastle1.8 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ouseburn Valley0.0 km
- Walker Road-Ouse Street0.1 km
- Walker Road-Horatio Street0.1 km
- City Road-Breamish Street0.2 km
- Ouseburn Valley0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE12AG · Data under Open Government Licence