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NE2 1AH

Union Street

Ouseburn

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Detailed insights for NE2 1AH

Overview

Postcode NE2 1AH 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 high crime levels, with around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is City Stadium.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
67.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Shieldfield & Quayside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shieldfield & Quayside has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.6%

Approximately 67.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 49 ft away from NE2 1AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Shieldfield & Quayside near NE2 1AH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE2 1AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors
0.9 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE2 1AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCity StadiumLargeWalking directions to City Stadium
0.2 miShieldfield GreenSmallWalking directions to Shieldfield Green

Area Profile

Population
705
Population density
8,653.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.86(-5%)
Shoplifting
30.04(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.24(+11%)
Other theft
11.36(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.59(-16%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
442
62.78%
Chinese
79
11.22%
Other White
48
6.82%
Indian
28
3.98%
Other Asian
27
3.84%
Total population: 704

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
370
52.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
210
29.96%
No qualifications
62
8.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
4.14%
Other
15
2.14%
Total 16+ residents: 701

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
66.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
12.68%
Owns with a mortgage
7
9.86%
Owns outright
6
8.45%
Social rents from council
1
1.41%
Total households: 71

Property prices in Ouseburn

Median price£185,500
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £307K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ouseburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced18£328,500£255
Semi-Detached3£224,000£248
Flats33£175,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ouseburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ouseburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ouseburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ouseburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ouseburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 1AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 1AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 2025Shieldfield Service Station, Stoddart Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1ANOtherFreehold£500,000
02 Feb 2026135, Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AUFlatsLeasehold£64,000
24 Dec 2025The Courtyard, Stepney Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2NPOtherFreehold£450,000
19 Dec 2025150, New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2TETerracedFreehold£475,000
17 Sept 2025176, St Anns Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2QLFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the NE2 1AH postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE2 1AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of Northumbria At NewcastleHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHotspur Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 1AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE2 1AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRenhe City Store117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SWWalking directions to Renhe City Store
0.1 miThe Lanes Mini MarketStepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PNWalking directions to The Lanes Mini Market
0.1 miHoward Street Stores261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QXWalking directions to Howard Street Stores
0.2 miTesco ExpressStoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local1 Falconar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1UYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 NE2 1AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alistair Stuart Chisholm

Ouseburn - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardOuseburnE05011455
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shieldfield & QuaysideE02007100
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 037AE01008406
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE2 1AH

Is NE2 1AH (Shieldfield & Quayside) safe?

The area around NE2 1AH records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 NE2 1AH?

The median sale price around NE2 1AH in Shieldfield & Quayside is £185,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE2 1AH?

There are 13 schools close to NE2 1AH, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good) and Hotspur Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE2 1AH?

The closest station to NE2 1AH is Manors, about 490 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE2 1AH?

NE2 1AH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE2 1AH (Shieldfield & Quayside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE2 1AH 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).