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NE1 2BE

Ouseburn

Newcastle upon Tyne

England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / Shieldfield & Quayside / Ouseburn / NE1 2BE

Overview

Postcode NE1 2BE is located in a major urban area, within the Ouseburn ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region , and forms part of the Shieldfield & Quayside area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shieldfield & Quayside is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is City Stadium.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Shieldfield & Quayside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shieldfield & Quayside has a high crime rate, with approximately 114.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Shieldfield & Quayside is £32,700 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from NE1 2BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Shieldfield & Quayside near NE1 2BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.5 mi

Manors

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miCity StadiumLarge
0.5 miShieldfield GreenSmall

Property prices in Ouseburn

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Ouseburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £520,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats31£172,750
Semi-Detached3£350,000
Terraced19£292,000

10 years price trend in Ouseburn

Schools

In the NE1 2BE postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHotspur Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryByker Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miOozeMaling Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LP
0.2 miHoward Street Stores261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QX
0.3 miPolish ShopByker Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PE
0.3 miShop'N DriveShields Road West, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1JN
0.4 miThe Lanes Mini MarketStepney Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6PN

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.