NE2 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Dinsdale Place, 0.5km from Shieldfield 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 university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00042645 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DINSDALE PLACE, NE2 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DINSDALE PLACE, NE2 1BD.
537
27
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE2 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE2 1BD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1BD. The average age is 26.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1BD has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Hotspur Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
West Jesmond Primary School
Northern Counties School
Byker Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Grate0.9 km
- Cook House Online0.8 km
- Kopernik0.7 km
- Sid's Corner Shop0.5 km
- Wilfred Street Kitchen0.8 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rosebery Hotel0.9 km
- The Avenue Hotel0.9 km
- Jesmond House YWCA0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Hugo's1.0 km
- The Double Diner0.9 km
- The Patricia0.7 km
- Birria Bella0.9 km
- Eastern Meadow Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cumberland Arms0.8 km
- The Cluny0.7 km
- The High Main1.0 km
- The Ship Inn0.6 km
- Alfie's0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Denes Delicatessen0.9 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches0.1 km
- Lev's Delivery Ltd0.6 km
- Lucky 90.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- AMart Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.0 km
- Newcastle1.8 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Portland Street-Warwick Street0.1 km
- Portland Road-Shield Court0.1 km
- Sandyford0.2 km
- Shield Street-Social Club0.2 km
- Shield Street - Baker Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21BD · Data under Open Government Licence