Postcode NE2 2AU 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Exhibition Park.
South Jesmond & Sandyford has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
South Jesmond & Sandyford has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from NE2 2AU.
South Jesmond & Sandyford near NE2 2AU 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 | Exhibition Park | Large | Walking directions to Exhibition Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brandling Park | Small | Walking directions to Brandling Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Thomas' Green | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas' 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 2AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 81, Jesmond Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1NH | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 81, Jesmond Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1NH | Flats | Leasehold | £212,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 4, 7, Eslington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 6, Eslington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 10, Eslington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,240,501 |
In the NE2 2AU postcode area, located within South Jesmond & Sandyford, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 130 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DD | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 132 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DD | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Clayton Convenience Store | 2 Clayton Park Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4DP | Walking directions to Clayton Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 1/2 Clayton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | 18 - 20 Goldspink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1NQ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
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 2AU, 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 2AU records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2AU 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 12 schools close to NE2 2AU, including Newcastle Preparatory School, Royal Grammar School and Newcastle High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE2 2AU is Manors, about 1,172 m away.
NE2 2AU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,226 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 2AU is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Peters (Green Party).