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South Jesmond & Sandyford

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About

South Jesmond and Sandyford sit just east of Newcastle's city centre, primarily residential areas characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The streets are lined with local shops, cafes, and pubs catering to the student and young professional population. Osborne Road forms a central spine, known for its concentration of bars and restaurants.

A notable local landmark is the Jesmond Dene, a wooded valley with walking paths along the Ouseburn river. The area includes Armstrong Park and Heaton Park, offering green space. It is served by the Jesmond Metro station, providing direct access to the city centre and coast.

Area overview

On average South Jesmond & Sandyford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Jesmond & Sandyford is £56,611 per year. There are 4 schools in South Jesmond & Sandyford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Jesmond & Sandyford is home to around 8,972 people, with a population density of about 7,337.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Jesmond & Sandyford Population
8,972
Population density
7,337.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.06(-17%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.17(-56%)
Burglary
6.8(+36%)
Vehicle crime
6.13(+36%)
Public order
5.57(-37%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,307
81.46%
Other White
514
5.73%
Irish
171
1.91%
Indian
150
1.67%
Chinese
132
1.47%
Total population: 8,970

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,876
45.52%
Level 3 (A level)
3,640
42.75%
No qualifications
346
4.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
337
3.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
154
1.81%
Total 16+ residents: 8,515

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,858
52.21%
Owns outright
661
18.57%
Owns with a mortgage
565
15.88%
Other social rented
299
8.4%
Other forms of private rent
64
1.8%
Total households: 3,559

Property prices in South Jesmond & Sandyford

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in South Jesmond & Sandyford area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Jesmond & Sandyford 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 South Jesmond & Sandyford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,650,000
Flats62£216,250
Semi-Detached1£170,000
Terraced25£465,000

10 years median price trend in South Jesmond & Sandyford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Jesmond & Sandyford.

Data Sources

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