Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE2 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

839

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Avg Age

21

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

8%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE2 1AZ 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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1/10
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6/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 21 years average age and 59% private renter occupancy, NE2 1AZ is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

NE2 1AZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Shieldfield in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Ouseburn ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE2 1AZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At just 21 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00042669 (shared with 14 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 1AZ. The average age is 21.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.3%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

8%Active
FT: 4%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

NE2 1AZ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences141
Anti-social behaviour97
Shoplifting69
Criminal damage and arson44
Other theft44

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.4 km
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Hotspur Primary School

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

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils1.2 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils1.2 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils1.5 km
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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.5 km
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Northern Counties School

Inadequate96 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Gopuff0.2 km
  • Heaton Park Store0.8 km
  • Wilko0.9 km
  • W H Smith0.9 km
  • Big River Bakery0.1 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Brack Burger0.3 km
  • Nancy's Bordello0.6 km
  • Sandyford Social Club0.7 km
  • Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.3 km
  • The Carriage0.7 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.7 km
  • Burger Bro's0.3 km
  • Cafe 1130.8 km
  • Forum Cafe0.2 km
  • Mansion House1.0 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Pizzabase0.4 km
  • Sambuca Express1.0 km
  • Taste Buds0.8 km
  • The Wretham Plaice0.2 km
  • Baps Sandwiches1.0 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Malmaison0.7 km
  • Ramada Encore1.0 km
  • Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.8 km
  • Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors0.7 km
  • Newcastle1.6 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Stoddart Street-Garage0.1 km
  • Stoddart Street-Bermondsey Street0.1 km
  • Stoddart Street-Garage0.1 km
  • Clarence Street0.2 km
  • Clarence Street0.2 km