Postcode NE1 2SU is located in a major urban area, within the Monument area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Heaton Park & Portland Road area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £48,814 per year. The median sale price in Monument is £156,000 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £117,625 and £194,250. The nearest station is Manors, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is City Stadium.
Heaton Park & Portland Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,556 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Heaton Park & Portland Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £48,814 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from NE1 2SU.
Heaton Park & Portland Road near NE1 2SU 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
| 0.4 mi | St Thomas' Green | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas' Green |
| 0.1 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Monument area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £920,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £385,000 | £234 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 56 | £150,000 | £216 |
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 | £385,000 |
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 | £201 | £234 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE1 2SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | Argyle House, 13, Argyle Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6PF | Other | Freehold | £424,999 | |
| 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 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 150, New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2TE | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Plummer Tower, Croft Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6NG | Other | Leasehold | £179,400 |
In the NE1 2SU postcode area, located within Heaton Park & Portland Road, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
Christ Church CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | University of Northumbria At Newcastle | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of Northumbria At Newcastle ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Royal Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Royal Grammar School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE1 2SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Falconar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1UY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Renhe City Store | 117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW | Walking directions to Renhe City Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Lanes Mini Market | Stepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PN | Walking directions to The Lanes Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Price Watch Supermarket | Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JQ | Walking directions to Price Watch Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Battlefield Stores | Jubilee Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JJ | Walking directions to Battlefield 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 2SU, 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 2SU records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2SU in Monument is £156,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE1 2SU, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), University of Northumbria At Newcastle and Royal Grammar School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE1 2SU is Manors, about 285 m away.
NE1 2SU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,556 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 2SU is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).