NE2 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Dinsdale Road, 0.4km from Jesmond Vale in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within South Jesmond 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE2 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00042642 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DINSDALE ROAD, NE2 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DINSDALE ROAD, NE2 1DP.
418
31
£ 40,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE2 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £163k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE2 1DP. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 154,750
12 sales · Mean £ 159,354
Terraced
£ 169,000
6 sales · Mean £ 168,833
Semi-Detached
£ 367,500
1 sales · Mean £ 367,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE2 1DP has low crime rates — 19 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
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Chillingham Road Primary School
West Jesmond Primary School
Northern Counties School
Byker Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Grate0.7 km
- Gopuff0.7 km
- Heaton Park Store0.7 km
- The Lily Tree Bakery0.9 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Rosebery Hotel0.7 km
- The Avenue Hotel0.7 km
- Osborne Hotel1.0 km
- Jesmond House YWCA0.7 km
- Adelphi Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- The Double Diner0.6 km
- The Patricia0.5 km
- Burger Bro's0.3 km
- Cafe 1130.6 km
- Forum Cafe0.6 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Brack Burger0.7 km
- Sandyford Social Club0.2 km
- Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.8 km
- The Carriage0.6 km
- Collingwood Arms0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Kingdom Life Community Grocery1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- A Little Piece Of Sky0.9 km
- Pizzabase0.9 km
- Sambuca Express0.5 km
- Taste Buds0.6 km
- The Wretham Plaice0.6 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.2 km
- Newcastle2.0 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dinsdale Road0.1 km
- Springbank Road0.1 km
- Sandyford Road-Cemetery0.2 km
- Sandyford Road-Cemetery0.2 km
- Warwick Street-Stadium0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE21DP · Data under Open Government Licence