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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