Postcode NE2 3LB is located in a major urban area, within the North Jesmond area 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 median sale price in North Jesmond is £282,500 (around £297 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,000 and £606,250. The nearest station is Manors, about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Little Dene.
North Jesmond has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,156 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 4.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from NE2 3LB.
North Jesmond near NE2 3LB 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Little Dene | Small | Walking directions to Little Dene |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £297 per square foot) in North Jesmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £895,000 | £383 |
| Detached | 4 | £799,000 | £363 |
| Terraced | 13 | £485,000 | £286 |
| Flats | 29 | £230,000 | £283 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £615,000 | £218,500 | £600,250 | £327,475 |
| 2017 | £1,200,000 | £173,000 | £461,750 | £475,000 |
| 2018 | £850,000 | £183,750 | £399,525 | £400,000 |
| 2019 | £740,000 | £191,500 | £555,000 | £440,000 |
| 2020 | £700,000 | £178,250 | £675,000 | £425,000 |
| 2021 | £737,500 | £205,000 | £536,250 | £416,000 |
| 2022 | £1,500,000 | £215,000 | £703,500 | £570,000 |
| 2023 | £590,000 | £235,000 | £675,000 | £423,000 |
| 2024 | £825,000 | £222,500 | £537,500 | £465,000 |
| 2025 | £970,000 | £220,000 | £887,500 | £623,400 |
| 2026 | £600,000 | £242,500 | £875,000 | £322,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £394 | £274 | £260 | £220 |
| 2017 | £348 | £220 | £260 | £240 |
| 2018 | £411 | £226 | £254 | £221 |
| 2019 | £323 | £240 | £292 | £240 |
| 2020 | £317 | £228 | £307 | £294 |
| 2021 | £338 | £252 | £312 | £230 |
| 2022 | £522 | £267 | £339 | £344 |
| 2023 | £398 | £281 | £374 | £290 |
| 2024 | £448 | £294 | £332 | £254 |
| 2025 | £412 | £275 | £389 | £286 |
| 2026 | £404 | £297 | £364 | £294 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 3LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 231, Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3LB | Other | Freehold | £620,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 53, Highbury, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3LN | Terraced | Freehold | £1,137,500 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 219B, Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3LH | Other | Freehold | £183,130 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Flat 9, 4, Towers Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3QE | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 5, Towers Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3QE | Terraced | Freehold | £730,000 |
In the NE2 3LB postcode area, located within North Jesmond, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | South Gosforth First School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2012. | |
South Gosforth First School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Feb 2012
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | West Jesmond Primary School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
West Jesmond Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 May 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Northern Counties School | Non-maintained special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
Northern Counties School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2024
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE2 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Simply Local | Newlands Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3NT | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lonsdale Stores | 4 Lonsdale Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3HQ | Walking directions to Lonsdale Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lyndhurst Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3HH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Jesmond Village Store | 107 St Georges Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DN | Walking directions to Jesmond Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 1A Acorn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter John Allen
North Jesmond - Elected 12 Sept 2024
Catherine McKinnell
Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE2 3LB 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, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NE2 3LB in North Jesmond is £282,500 (about £297 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE2 3LB, including South Gosforth First School (Good), West Jesmond Primary School (Outstanding) and Northern Counties School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE2 3LB 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 3LB is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter John Allen (Liberal Democrats).