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About

North Jesmond is a residential suburb situated directly north of the city centre, bordered by Jesmond Dene to the east. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many converted into flats for the student population from nearby universities. Osborne Road forms a central spine, hosting a concentration of restaurants, cafes, and bars that cater to the local community.

The area provides direct access to the wooded valley of Jesmond Dene, a public park with walking paths along the Ouseburn river. Jesmond Metro station offers frequent connections into the city centre and beyond. The suburb maintains several local shops and services along Acorn Road and Clayton Road, serving its mix of long-term residents and temporary student occupants.

Area overview

On average North Jesmond has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Jesmond is £63,024 per year. There are 2 schools in North Jesmond: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Jesmond is home to around 9,505 people, with a population density of about 7,181.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Jesmond Population
9,505
Population density
7,181.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.62(+16%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.15(-68%)
Shoplifting
8.1(-33%)
Burglary
6.84(+37%)
Vehicle crime
6.84(+52%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,943
83.54%
Other White
367
3.86%
Indian
271
2.85%
Irish
148
1.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
137
1.44%
Total population: 9,508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,645
51.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
3,494
38.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
308
3.41%
No qualifications
275
3.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
159
1.76%
Total 16+ residents: 9,029

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,811
54.45%
Owns outright
761
22.88%
Owns with a mortgage
495
14.88%
Other social rented
124
3.73%
Other forms of private rent
64
1.92%
Total households: 3,326

Property prices in North Jesmond

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 in North Jesmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Jesmond in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Jesmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£970,000
Flats33£225,000
Semi-Detached7£700,000
Terraced12£450,000

10 years median price trend in North Jesmond

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Jesmond.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.