Postcode NE2 1HQ is located in a major urban area, within the South Jesmond ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the South Jesmond & Sandyford area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Jesmond & Sandyford is £56,611 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Armstrong Park.
South Jesmond & Sandyford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
South Jesmond & Sandyford has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Jesmond & Sandyford is £56,611 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from NE2 1HQ.
South Jesmond & Sandyford near NE2 1HQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Armstrong Park | Large | Walking directions to Armstrong Park |
| 0.3 mi | Heaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Heaton Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £264 per square foot) in South Jesmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,750,000 | £856 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £680,000 | £334 |
| Terraced | 28 | £371,000 | £274 |
| Flats | 74 | £184,113 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385,000 | £173,000 | £253,500 | £288,000 |
| 2017 | £1,225,000 | £163,000 | £317,500 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £425,000 | £162,500 | £222,000 | £335,000 |
| 2019 | £575,000 | £172,000 | £300,000 | £361,750 |
| 2020 | £1,058,500 | £175,000 | £388,000 | £337,500 |
| 2021 | £230,000 | £175,000 | £340,000 | £342,500 |
| 2022 | £410,000 | £206,000 | £987,500 | £417,500 |
| 2023 | £1,010,000 | £182,500 | £800,000 | £355,000 |
| 2024 | £1,150,000 | £202,500 | £727,500 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £1,700,000 | £195,000 | £680,000 | £387,000 |
| 2026 | — | £195,000 | £495,000 | £562,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £322 | £219 | £229 | £230 |
| 2017 | £284 | £212 | £235 | £217 |
| 2018 | £295 | £227 | £217 | £230 |
| 2019 | £245 | £221 | £245 | £242 |
| 2020 | £317 | £221 | £288 | £234 |
| 2021 | £382 | £229 | £288 | £242 |
| 2022 | £292 | £252 | £295 | £278 |
| 2023 | £455 | £235 | £246 | £273 |
| 2024 | £445 | £258 | £307 | £258 |
| 2025 | £831 | £258 | £334 | £282 |
| 2026 | — | £264 | £295 | £301 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 1HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | 26, Grosvenor Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £198,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 64, Grosvenor Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 56, Grosvenor Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 27, Grosvenor Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 37, Salisbury Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1HP | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 |
In the NE2 1HQ postcode area, located within South Jesmond & Sandyford, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 1HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rehill's of Jesmond | 245-249 Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1LB | Walking directions to Rehill's of Jesmond |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | 18 - 20 Goldspink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1NQ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Punjab Food Store | 170 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HP | Walking directions to Punjab Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 72 Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5AR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Mr V's Food & Wine Store | 81 Holly Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2QB | Walking directions to Mr V's Food & Wine Store |
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 1HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Peters
South Jesmond - Elected 14 Aug 2025
Catherine McKinnell
Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE2 1HQ records about 40 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around NE2 1HQ in South Jesmond & Sandyford is £215,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE2 1HQ, including St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton (Outstanding) and Hotspur Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE2 1HQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,457 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 North covering NE2 1HQ is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Peters (Green Party).