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NE1 2JA

Pandon Bank

Monument

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Overview

Postcode NE1 2JA is located in a major urban area, within the Monument 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 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Shieldfield Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Shieldfield & Quayside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,969 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Shieldfield & Quayside has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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

7/10

The average income per household in Shieldfield & Quayside is £44,677 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 35 ft away from NE1 2JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Shieldfield & Quayside near NE1 2JA 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE1 2JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors
0.6 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE1 2JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miShieldfield GreenSmallWalking directions to Shieldfield Green
0.2 miBank House PlazaSmallWalking directions to Bank House Plaza

Area Profile

Population
692
Population density
10,597.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
63.97(+447%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.51(+72%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.13(-27%)
Other theft
7.37(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.36(-44%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
395
57.41%
Other White
126
18.31%
Chinese
37
5.38%
Indian
23
3.34%
African
19
2.76%
Total population: 688

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
369
53.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
257
37.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
3.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
2.31%
Other
13
1.88%
Total 16+ residents: 692

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
85.23%
Owns with a mortgage
9
10.23%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.27%
Owns outright
1
1.14%
Social rents from council
1
1.14%
Total households: 88

Property prices in Monument

Median price£147,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £176K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Monument area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monument over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£875,000£286
Semi-Detached1£305,000£251
Flats64£142,500£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monument

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monument.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£120,625£217,500
2017£154,950£236,000
2018£137,500£262,500
2019£145,000£490,000
2020£170,000£270,000
2021£168,750£413,000
2022£137,500£210,500
2023£135,000£275,000
2024£142,500£315,000
2025£140,000£390,000
2026£150,000£875,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monument.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monument.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£199£133
2017£214£161
2018£208£164
2019£201£209
2020£222£206
2021£203£237
2022£219£212
2023£227£199
2024£216£204
2025£217£203
2026£200£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monument.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Monument in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 2JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 2JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025Apartment 19, Rialto, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JRFlatsLeasehold£116,000
12 Aug 2025Apartment 1, Rialto, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JRFlatsLeasehold£94,000
01 Aug 2025Apartment 66, Marconi House, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JSFlatsLeasehold£121,875
06 Jun 2025Apartment 36, Marconi House, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JSFlatsLeasehold£113,000
27 May 2025Apartment 42, Marconi House, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JSFlatsLeasehold£119,000

Schools

In the NE1 2JA postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE1 2JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of Northumbria At NewcastleHigher education institutions

Good

0.6 mi16 plusGateshead CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 2JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE1 2JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPrice Watch SupermarketMelbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JQWalking directions to Price Watch Supermarket
0.1 miBattlefield StoresJubilee Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JJWalking directions to Battlefield Stores
0.1 miSainsbury's Local1 Falconar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1UYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miThe Lanes Mini MarketStepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PNWalking directions to The Lanes Mini Market
0.2 miRenhe City Store117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SWWalking directions to Renhe City Store

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE1 2JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nabeela Ali

Monument - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardMonumentE05011453
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shieldfield & QuaysideE02007100
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 037BE01033553
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2010-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NE1 2JA

Is NE1 2JA (Shieldfield & Quayside) safe?

The area around NE1 2JA records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near NE1 2JA?

The median sale price around NE1 2JA in Shieldfield & Quayside is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE1 2JA?

There are 12 schools close to NE1 2JA, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good) and Gateshead College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE1 2JA?

The closest station to NE1 2JA is Manors, about 32 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE1 2JA?

NE1 2JA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,969 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE1 2JA (Shieldfield & Quayside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE1 2JA is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).