Postcode NE1 2DL 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shieldfield & Quayside is £44,677 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is City Stadium.
Shieldfield & Quayside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Shieldfield & Quayside has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.3% 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 154 ft away from NE1 2DL.
Shieldfield & Quayside near NE1 2DL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| 0.8 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
| 0.1 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
| 0.4 mi | Bank House Plaza | Small | Walking directions to Bank House Plaza |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Ouseburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £605,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £328,500 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £224,000 | £248 |
| Flats | 33 | £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 | £178,000 | £296,875 |
| 2026 | £160,000 | £362,500 |
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 | £235 | £240 |
| 2026 | £222 | £264 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 2DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 150, New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2TE | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 26, Falconar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1UY | Terraced | Freehold | £362,500 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 16, Falconar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1UY | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Argyle House, 13, Argyle Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6PF | Other | Freehold | £424,999 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Shieldfield Service Station, Stoddart Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1AN | Other | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the NE1 2DL postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 2DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Renhe City Store | 117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW | Walking directions to Renhe City Store |
| 0.1 mi | The Lanes Mini Market | Stepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PN | Walking directions to The Lanes Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Falconar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1UY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Howard Street Stores | 261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QX | Walking directions to Howard Street Stores |
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 2DL, 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 2DL records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE1 2DL in Shieldfield & Quayside is £185,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE1 2DL, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good) and Hotspur Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE1 2DL is Manors, about 362 m away.
NE1 2DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,152 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 2DL 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).