Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE2 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE2 1AR.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE2 1AR 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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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NE2 1AR has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NE2 1AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Shieldfield in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE2 1AR is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00042646 (shared with 9 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 1AR. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.0%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

NE2 1AR has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences125
Shoplifting70
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.5 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
P

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils1.2 km
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Northern Counties School

Inadequate96 pupils1.3 km
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West Jesmond Primary School

Outstanding614 pupils1.3 km
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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils1.4 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • D And G News0.5 km
  • Mr Wolf Urban Spices Ltd0.8 km
  • Sportswift Ltd Trading As Card Factory1.0 km
  • People Plus0.9 km
  • Build a Bake1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • O2 City Hall Newcastle0.7 km
  • Town Mouse Ale House0.8 km
  • Collingwood Arms0.9 km
  • World Headquarters0.9 km
  • Junction Pub0.9 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Batch0.9 km
  • Bubble Cha0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Eat@Robinson Library0.8 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • The Little Dumpling House0.8 km
  • Chartwells At Castles Restaurant And Hospitality0.6 km
  • Coolaboola Coffee0.5 km
  • Country Whey1.0 km
  • Anyone Coffee0.9 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Malmaison1.0 km
  • Jesmond House YWCA0.8 km
  • The Avenue Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • AMart Asian Supermarket0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors0.9 km
  • Newcastle1.7 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Portland Road-Shield Court0.0 km
  • Portland Street-Warwick Street0.0 km
  • Shield Street-Social Club0.1 km
  • Shield Street - Baker Street0.1 km
  • Sandyford0.1 km