Postcode NE2 2SQ 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 North Jesmond area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Jesmond is £63,024 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Brandling Park.
North Jesmond has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
North Jesmond has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Jesmond is £63,024 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE2 2SQ.
North Jesmond near NE2 2SQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brandling Park | Small | Walking directions to Brandling Park |
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 2SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 7, Lily Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2SQ | Terraced | Freehold | £575,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 26, Lily Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2SP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £820,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, 37, Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2AH | Other | Freehold | £79,700 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 47B, Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2AH | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Flat C, 35, Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2AH | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the NE2 2SQ postcode area, located within North Jesmond, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 2SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 87-89 Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2AN | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 1A Acorn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Mr V's Food & Wine Store | 81 Holly Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2QB | Walking directions to Mr V's Food & Wine Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lyndhurst Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3HH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lonsdale Stores | 4 Lonsdale Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3HQ | Walking directions to Lonsdale Stores |
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 2SQ, 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 2SQ records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE2 2SQ in North Jesmond 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 2SQ, including West Jesmond Primary School (Outstanding), Northern Counties School (Good) and Newcastle High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE2 2SQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,156 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 2SQ is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Peters (Green Party).