Postcode NE2 1RJ 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 Heaton Park & Portland Road area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 nearest station is Manors, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heaton Park.
Heaton Park & Portland Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Heaton Park & Portland Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from NE2 1RJ.
Heaton Park & Portland Road near NE2 1RJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Heaton Park |
| 0.2 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
| 0.4 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
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 1RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb 2026 | 57, Dinsdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DN | Flats | Leasehold | £198,264 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 133, Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RE | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 106, Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RE | Other | Leasehold | £92,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 132, Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RE | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 94, Doncaster Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RA | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the NE2 1RJ postcode area, located within Heaton Park & Portland Road, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 1RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | 18 - 20 Goldspink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1NQ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BB | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 132 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DD | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 130 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DD | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 72 Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5AR | Walking directions to Premier |
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 1RJ, 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 1RJ records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE2 1RJ in Heaton Park & Portland Road 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 1RJ, 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 1RJ is Manors, about 1,059 m away.
NE2 1RJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,184 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 1RJ is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Peters (Green Party).