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About

North Jesmond is a residential ward 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 housing, often converted into flats. It contains a mix of long-term residents and a large student population due to its proximity to Newcastle University. Osborne Road serves as a central thoroughfare with a concentration of bars, restaurants, and local shops catering to this demographic.

The ward is defined by its access to expansive green spaces, most notably the Town Moor to the west. The residential streets are quiet and primarily consist of family homes and converted properties. A key feature is the historic Armstrong Bridge, a Victorian iron structure that carries a road over Jesmond Dene, providing a distinctive entrance to the wooded valley below. The area functions as a popular residential suburb with easy access to both the university and the city centre.

Area overview

On average North Jesmond has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 5.4% 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 £61,941 per year. North Jesmond is home to around 10,578 people, with a population density of about 7,932.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Jesmond Population
10,578
Population density
7,932.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.87(+37%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.13(-61%)
Shoplifting
9.45(-19%)
Burglary
7.18(+61%)
Vehicle crime
6.71(+63%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,846
83.62%
Other White
401
3.79%
Indian
280
2.65%
Irish
176
1.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
153
1.45%
Total population: 10,579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
5,309
52.76%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,861
38.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
327
3.25%
No qualifications
253
2.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
156
1.55%
Total 16+ residents: 10,062

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,990
54.97%
Owns outright
797
22.02%
Owns with a mortgage
546
15.08%
Other social rented
145
4.01%
Other forms of private rent
72
1.99%
Total households: 3,620

Property prices in North Jesmond

Median price£254,500
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £585K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £254,500 (about £297 per square foot) in North Jesmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £1,275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Jesmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£966,500£408
Semi-Detached7£900,000£389
Terraced12£492,000£287
Flats37£220,000£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Jesmond

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Jesmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£615,000£218,500£600,250£327,475
2017£1,200,000£173,000£461,750£475,000
2018£850,000£183,750£399,525£400,000
2019£740,000£191,500£555,000£440,000
2020£700,000£178,250£675,000£425,000
2021£737,500£205,000£536,250£416,000
2022£1,500,000£215,000£703,500£570,000
2023£590,000£235,000£675,000£423,000
2024£825,000£222,500£537,500£465,000
2025£984,000£213,750£887,500£623,400
2026£600,000£242,250£875,000£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Jesmond.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Jesmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£394£274£260£220
2017£348£220£260£240
2018£411£226£254£221
2019£323£240£292£240
2020£317£228£307£294
2021£338£252£312£230
2022£522£267£339£344
2023£398£281£374£290
2024£448£294£332£254
2025£420£278£389£286
2026£404£300£364£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Jesmond.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for North Jesmond ward.

Local councillors

Peter John Allen

North Jesmond - Elected 12 Sept 2024

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about North Jesmond

Is North Jesmond safe?

North Jesmond records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North Jesmond?

The median sale price in North Jesmond is £254,500 (about £297 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is North Jesmond?

North Jesmond scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North Jesmond sits around rank 27,779 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North Jesmond?

The average household income in North Jesmond is around £61,941 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for North Jesmond?

North Jesmond is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter John Allen (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin North Jesmond

NE22TF

St Georges Close

NE23LL

Lyndhurst Gardens

NE22RB

Grosvenor Place

NE23HP

Bayswater Road

NE22EA

Adderstone Crescent

NE23DG

Brentwood Mews

NE23HX

Hazelwood Avenue

NE22SY

St Georges Terrace

NE22EL

Dunira Close

NE23DY

Highbury

NE22PP

Queens Road

NE23AF

La Sagesse

NE22RN

Grosvenor Road

NE23JU

North Jesmond Avenue

NE22EZ

Reid Park Close

NE22RE

Grosvenor Place

NE22PN

The Grove

NE22SU

St Georges Terrace

NE22DT

Larkspur Terrace

NE22DP

St Georges Terrace

NE23HF

West Jesmond Avenue

NE22AL

Osborne Road

NE22ER

Reid Park Road

NE22QT

Fern Avenue

NE23EU

St Georges Mews

NE23JT

Osborne Road

NE22RD

Grosvenor Place

NE22TA

Osborne Road

NE22RP

Grosvenor Road

NE22HD

Castleton Grove

NE23LJ

Lyndhurst Avenue

NE22JY

Wellburn Park

NE23JY

Mitchell Avenue

NE22AS

Mistletoe Road

NE22PL

Queens Terrace

NE22HJ

Bemersyde Drive

NE22HG

Deepwood

NE23HR

Bayswater Road

NE22TD

Osborne Road

NE22DJ

Acorn Road

NE22PQ

Queens Road

NE22JT

Jesmond Dene Road

NE22NB

Devonshire Place

NE23LH

Osborne Road

NE22BP

Forsyth Road

NE23HJ

Glenthorn Road

NE23JX

North Jesmond Avenue

NE22HA

Glastonbury Grove

NE22DQ

Newbrough Crescent

NE22EX

Jesmond Dene Road

NE22RJ

Grosvenor Road

NE23BY

Fairfield Road

NE22TB

Osborne Road

NE22DX

Mistletoe Road

NE22JX

Wellburn Park

NE23BU

Great North Road

NE23EY

Coniston Avenue

NE23EX

West Jesmond Avenue

NE23HE

Sunbury Avenue

NE22JA

Manor Court

NE23DP

Mayfair Road

NE23LD

Osborne Road

NE23HT

Myrtle Grove

NE22ES

Reid Park Road

NE23DD

Lavender Gardens

NE23LN

Highbury

NE22ET

Jesmond Dene Terrace

NE22HF

Castleton Close

NE23BX

Highbury

NE22DL

St Georges Terrace

NE22JP

Collingwood Terrace

NE23HL

Glenthorn Road

NE23HD

Sunbury Avenue

NE23HQ

Lonsdale Terrace

NE22DN

St Georges Terrace

NE22AW

Bramley Chase

NE22QX

Fern Avenue

NE22NJ

Cavendish Road

NE23JA

Tavistock Road

NE22JQ

Fenwick Terrace

NE22RA

Fern Avenue

NE23DE

Lavender Gardens

NE22LY

Manor House Road

NE22NQ

Grosvenor Avenue

NE22DU

Larkspur Terrace

NE22QU

Fern Avenue

NE22AN

Osborne Road

NE22EP

Reid Park Court

NE22TJ

Osborne Road

NE22PT

Gowan Terrace

NE22AT

Osborne Road

NE23DU

Mildmay Road

NE22RH

Grosvenor Road

NE22HE

Lindisfarne Road

NE22HS

Adderstone Crescent

NE23DF

Jesmond Place

NE22LX

Manor House Road

NE23DB

Forsyth Road

NE22NN

Grosvenor Avenue

NE22ND

Devonshire Place