Postcode NE1 2QR 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 very high crime levels, with around 194.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is City Stadium.
Shieldfield & Quayside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Shieldfield & Quayside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from NE1 2QR.
Shieldfield & Quayside near NE1 2QR 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
| 0.4 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 2QR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 214, St Anns Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2QS | Flats | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 8, Breamish House, 52, Breamish Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2DD | Flats | Leasehold | £77,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 21, Lime Square, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 6, Lime Square, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 96, Lime Square, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BN | Flats | Leasehold | £129,000 |
In the NE1 2QR 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 2QR
| 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 | Shop'N Drive | Shields Road West, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1JN | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
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 2QR, 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 2QR records about 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2QR in Shieldfield & Quayside is £185,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE1 2QR, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), Hotspur Primary School (Good) and Gateshead College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE1 2QR is Manors, about 725 m away.
NE1 2QR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,986 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 2QR 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).