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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 moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in North Jesmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £1,275,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Jesmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£966,500£4,390
Flats36£208,750£3,046
Semi-Detached7£900,000£4,183
Terraced19£580,000£3,091

10 years median price trend in North Jesmond

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

All postcodes in North Jesmond

NE22HB

Glastonbury Grove

NE22RQ

Grosvenor Road

NE22TG

Sycamore Close

NE23QE

Towers Avenue

NE22HH

Adderstone Crescent

NE22PJ

Queens Terrace

NE22HL

Bemersyde Drive

NE22JS

Valley View

NE23LP

Brentwood Gardens

NE22JU

Jesmond Dene Road

NE23ET

Thornleigh Road

NE23HH

Lyndhurst Avenue

NE22DR

Sanderson Road

NE22DE

Orchard Place

NE22LE

Fenwick Close

NE23HY

Tavistock Road

NE23EA

Highbury

NE22AP

Osborne Road

NE23HA

Coniston Avenue

NE22TE

Osborne Road

NE22NH

Cavendish Place

NE23DH

Brentwood Avenue

NE23DS

Holmwood Grove

NE22RL

Grosvenor Road

NE22HR

Adderstone Crescent

NE23LA

Mitchell Avenue

NE22NA

Manor House Road

NE22JR

Hartside Gardens

NE23DL

Ashleigh Grove

NE22NE

Cavendish Place

NE23HS

Bayswater Road

NE23DA

Forsyth Road

NE22SR

Norham Place

NE23QH

Crossway

NE22EU

Jesmond Dene Road

NE22DS

Sanderson Road

NE23DJ

Ashleigh Grove

NE22NP

Grosvenor Avenue

NE23DQ

Brentwood Avenue

NE22SX

St Georges Terrace

NE22HT

Lindisfarne Close

NE22QY

Fern Avenue

NE23DR

Oakland Road

NE23LB

Osborne Road

NE23HU

Hazelwood Avenue

NE23DN

Mayfair Road

NE23DT

Brentwood Avenue

NE22NL

Jesmond Dene Road

NE22PR

Queens Road

NE22JN

Jesmond Gardens

NE23LE

Osborne Road

NE23HN

Glenthorn Road

NE23HB

West Jesmond Avenue

NE23DX

Highbury

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.