Postcode NE1 2AG is located in a major urban area, within the Ouseburn area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Shieldfield & Quayside area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shieldfield & Quayside is £44,677 per year. The median sale price in Ouseburn is £185,500 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £311,250. The nearest station is Manors, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is City Stadium.
Shieldfield & Quayside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,986 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Shieldfield & Quayside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shieldfield & Quayside is £44,677 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from NE1 2AG.
Shieldfield & Quayside near NE1 2AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £245 per square foot) in Ouseburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £605,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £338,500 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £224,000 | £248 |
| Flats | 37 | £175,000 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £133,000 | £182,000 |
| 2017 | £123,500 | £176,750 |
| 2018 | £124,500 | £203,750 |
| 2019 | £81,250 | £207,000 |
| 2020 | £86,975 | £202,000 |
| 2021 | £155,000 | £235,420 |
| 2022 | £140,500 | £242,250 |
| 2023 | £155,000 | £251,000 |
| 2024 | £170,000 | £282,000 |
| 2025 | £176,500 | £296,875 |
| 2026 | £166,000 | £330,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £152 |
| 2017 | £182 | £146 |
| 2018 | £173 | £181 |
| 2019 | £377 | £190 |
| 2020 | £377 | £160 |
| 2021 | £240 | £195 |
| 2022 | £210 | £208 |
| 2023 | £222 | £209 |
| 2024 | £229 | £223 |
| 2025 | £234 | £240 |
| 2026 | £224 | £256 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 2AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Ouse Street Garage, Ouse Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2PF | Other | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 19, Ouse Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 15, Ouse Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 44, Lime Square, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 21, Lime Square, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the NE1 2AG postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hotspur Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2014. | |
Hotspur Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Feb 2014
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Byker Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
Byker Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
Christ Church CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE1 2AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ooze | Maling Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1LP | Walking directions to Ooze |
| 0.2 mi | Howard Street Stores | 261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QX | Walking directions to Howard Street Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Polish Shop | Byker Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PE | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Shop'N Drive | Shields Road West, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1JN | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE1 2AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alistair Stuart Chisholm
Ouseburn - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE1 2AG records about 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE1 2AG in Ouseburn is £185,500 (about £245 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE1 2AG, including Hotspur Primary School (Good), Byker Primary School (Requires improvement) and Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE1 2AG is Manors, about 881 m away.
NE1 2AG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,986 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE1 2AG is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alistair Stuart Chisholm (Labour and Co-operative Party).