Postcode NE2 1XU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shieldfield & Quayside is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is City Stadium.
Shieldfield & Quayside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Shieldfield & Quayside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 69.9% 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 of residents in Shieldfield & Quayside is £32,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from NE2 1XU.
Shieldfield & Quayside near NE2 1XU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| 0.9 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
| 0.5 mi | St Thomas' Green | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas' Green |
| 0.1 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 in Ouseburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £405,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 34 | £180,050 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £327,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £261,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ouseburn
In the NE2 1XU postcode area, located within Shieldfield & Quayside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 1XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Renhe City Store | 117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW | Walking directions to Renhe City Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Falconar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1UY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Lanes Mini Market | Stepney Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6PN | Walking directions to The Lanes Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BB | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.