Postcode NE2 4BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Monument ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Newcastle City Centre area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leazes Park.
Newcastle City Centre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newcastle City Centre is £47,448 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE2 4BJ.
Newcastle City Centre near NE2 4BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| 0.9 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leazes Park | Large | Walking directions to Leazes Park |
| 0.5 mi | Exhibition Park | Large | Walking directions to Exhibition Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Thomas' Green | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas' Green |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Monument area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £920,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £875,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 64 | £142,500 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £120,625 | £217,500 |
| 2017 | £154,950 | £236,000 |
| 2018 | £137,500 | £262,500 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £490,000 |
| 2020 | £170,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | £168,750 | £413,000 |
| 2022 | £137,500 | £210,500 |
| 2023 | £135,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £142,500 | £315,000 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £150,000 | £875,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £133 |
| 2017 | £214 | £161 |
| 2018 | £208 | £164 |
| 2019 | £201 | £209 |
| 2020 | £222 | £206 |
| 2021 | £203 | £237 |
| 2022 | £219 | £212 |
| 2023 | £227 | £199 |
| 2024 | £216 | £204 |
| 2025 | £217 | £203 |
| 2026 | £200 | £286 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE2 4BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 44B, Leazes Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 46B, Leazes Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | 40A, Leazes Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 16 - 17, Framlington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AB | Terraced | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 4A, St Thomas Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 |
In the NE2 4BJ postcode area, located within Newcastle City Centre, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 4BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Pitt Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | King's Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tsang Foods | 87 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RW | Walking directions to Tsang Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Percy Street Express Shop | 67 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RA | Walking directions to Percy Street Express Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 21A Morpeth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 4BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nabeela Ali
Monument - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE2 4BJ records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE2 4BJ in Newcastle City Centre is £147,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NE2 4BJ, including University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (Good), Moorside Primary School (Requires improvement) and University of Northumbria At Newcastle (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE2 4BJ is Newcastle, about 1,277 m away.
NE2 4BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,148 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 Central and West covering NE2 4BJ is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nabeela Ali (Labour Party).