Postcode NE1 2QP 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 very high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shieldfield & Quayside is £44,677 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is City Stadium.
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.
Shieldfield & Quayside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from NE1 2QP.
Shieldfield & Quayside near NE1 2QP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| 1 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
| 0.4 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 in Ouseburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £405,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 30 | £181,925 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £327,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £263,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ouseburn
In the NE1 2QP postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE1 2QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Howard Street Stores | 261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QX | Walking directions to Howard Street Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Ooze | Maling Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LP | Walking directions to Ooze |
| 0.3 mi | Polish Shop | Byker Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PE | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.3 mi | The Lanes Mini Market | Stepney Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6PN | Walking directions to The Lanes Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Renhe City Store | 117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW | Walking directions to Renhe City Store |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.