Postcode NE2 1RF 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 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Armstrong Park.
South Jesmond & Sandyford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
South Jesmond & Sandyford has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE2 1RF.
South Jesmond & Sandyford near NE2 1RF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Armstrong Park | Large | Walking directions to Armstrong Park |
| 0.3 mi | Heaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Heaton Park |
| 0.3 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
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 1RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sept 2025 | 30, Goldspink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1NR | Terraced | Freehold | £387,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 25C, Back Goldspink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1NU | Other | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 11, Greystoke Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1PN | Flats | Freehold | £193,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 9, Greystoke Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1PN | Flats | Leasehold | £193,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 28, Greystoke Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1PN | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 |
In the NE2 1RF postcode area, located within South Jesmond & Sandyford, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 1RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Corner Shop | 18 - 20 Goldspink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1NQ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 72 Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5AR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BB | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 132 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DD | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Rehill's of Jesmond | 245-249 Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1LB | Walking directions to Rehill's of Jesmond |
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 1RF, 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 1RF records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 1RF 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 16 schools close to NE2 1RF, including St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Good), Hotspur Primary School (Good) and Newcastle Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE2 1RF is Manors, about 1,280 m away.
NE2 1RF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,291 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 1RF is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Peters (Green Party).