Postcode NE2 1AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Ouseburn area 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 median sale price in Ouseburn is £185,500 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £311,250. The nearest station is Manors, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 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 14,152 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Shieldfield & Quayside has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from NE2 1AZ.
Shieldfield & Quayside near NE2 1AZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
| 0.2 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £245 per square foot) in Ouseburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £605,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £338,500 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £224,000 | £248 |
| Flats | 37 | £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 | £176,500 | £296,875 |
| 2026 | £166,000 | £330,000 |
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 | £234 | £240 |
| 2026 | £224 | £256 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 1AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | Shieldfield Service Station, Stoddart Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1AN | Other | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 12, Coppice Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XS | Flats | Leasehold | £166,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 42, Shield Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 42, Shield Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 24 Dec 2025 | The Courtyard, Stepney Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2NP | Other | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the NE2 1AZ postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 8 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hotspur Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2014. | |
Hotspur Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Feb 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | University of Northumbria At Newcastle | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of Northumbria At Newcastle ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE2 1AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BB | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Renhe City Store | 117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW | Walking directions to Renhe City Store |
| 0.2 mi | Howard Street Stores | 261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QX | Walking directions to Howard Street Stores |
| 0.2 mi | The Lanes Mini Market | Stepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PN | Walking directions to The Lanes Mini Market |
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 NE2 1AZ, 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 NE2 1AZ 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE2 1AZ in Ouseburn is £185,500 (about £245 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE2 1AZ, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), Hotspur Primary School (Good) and University of Northumbria At Newcastle. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE2 1AZ is Manors, about 643 m away.
NE2 1AZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE2 1AZ 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).