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NE2 1XY

Shield Street

Ouseburn

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Overview

Postcode NE2 1XY 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 Heaton Park & Portland Road area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is City Stadium.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
86.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Heaton Park & Portland Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Heaton Park & Portland Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

86.9%

Approximately 86.9% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £48,814 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from NE2 1XY.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton Park & Portland Road near NE2 1XY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE2 1XY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors
0.9 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE2 1XY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCity StadiumLargeWalking directions to City Stadium
0.4 miSt Thomas' GreenSmallWalking directions to St Thomas' Green
0.1 miShieldfield GreenSmallWalking directions to Shieldfield Green

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
28,194.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.08(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.11(-54%)
Shoplifting
5.21(-55%)
Public order
4.6(-44%)
Other theft
4.29(-28%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
52.2%
Other
22
10.73%
African
21
10.24%
Other White
16
7.8%
Other Asian
11
5.37%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
26.77%
No qualifications
49
24.75%
Level 3 (A level)
43
21.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
120
78.43%
Other social rented
13
8.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.88%
Owns outright
6
3.92%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.96%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Ouseburn

Median price£185,500
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £307K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Ouseburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ouseburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced18£328,500£255
Semi-Detached3£224,000£248
Flats33£175,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ouseburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ouseburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£178,000£296,875
2026£160,000£362,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ouseburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ouseburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£235£240
2026£222£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ouseburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ouseburn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 1XY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 1XY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 202526, Falconar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1UYTerracedFreehold£362,500
25 Nov 202516, Falconar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1UYTerracedFreehold£370,000
15 Dec 202512, Coppice Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XSFlatsLeasehold£166,000
14 Apr 202510, Coppice Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XSFlatsLeasehold£152,000
18 Sept 202515, Napier Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XJFlatsLeasehold£112,000

Schools

In the NE2 1XY postcode area, located within Heaton Park & Portland Road, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE2 1XY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of Northumbria At NewcastleHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHotspur Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 1XY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE2 1XY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressStoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local1 Falconar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1UYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miRenhe City Store117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SWWalking directions to Renhe City Store
0.2 miThe Lanes Mini MarketStepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PNWalking directions to The Lanes Mini Market
0.3 miBudgens132 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DDWalking directions to Budgens

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE2 1XY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alistair Stuart Chisholm

Ouseburn - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardOuseburnE05011455
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heaton Park & Portland RoadE02007097
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 034DE01008407
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE2 1XY

Is NE2 1XY (Heaton Park & Portland Road) safe?

The area around NE2 1XY records about 42 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE2 1XY?

The median sale price around NE2 1XY in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £185,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE2 1XY?

There are 14 schools close to NE2 1XY, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good) and Hotspur Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE2 1XY?

The closest station to NE2 1XY is Manors, about 512 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE2 1XY?

NE2 1XY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,556 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE2 1XY (Heaton Park & Portland Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE2 1XY 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).