Postcode NE1 2JQ 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 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Shieldfield Green.
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.
Shieldfield & Quayside has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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 73 ft away from NE1 2JQ.
Shieldfield & Quayside near NE1 2JQ 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| 0.6 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
| 0.2 mi | Bank House Plaza | Small | Walking directions to Bank House Plaza |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £875,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 64 | £142,500 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 2JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | Apartment 19, Rialto, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JR | Flats | Leasehold | £116,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Apartment 1, Rialto, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JR | Flats | Leasehold | £94,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Apartment 66, Marconi House, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JS | Flats | Leasehold | £121,875 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Apartment 36, Marconi House, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JS | Flats | Leasehold | £113,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | Apartment 42, Marconi House, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JS | Flats | Leasehold | £119,000 |
In the NE1 2JQ postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 2JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Price Watch Supermarket | Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JQ | Walking directions to Price Watch Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Battlefield Stores | Jubilee Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JJ | Walking directions to Battlefield Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Lanes Mini Market | Stepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PN | Walking directions to The Lanes Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Falconar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1UY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 2JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nabeela Ali
Monument - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE1 2JQ 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.
The median sale price around NE1 2JQ in Shieldfield & Quayside is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE1 2JQ, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good) and Gateshead College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE1 2JQ is Manors, about 68 m away.
NE1 2JQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE1 2JQ is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).