Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 area guide
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Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE2), recorded crime is 66% above the national average, homes sell for around £354,886 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 66% above average
- B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£354,886
Population
50,952
Recorded crime
378.9
Schools
7
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~15,389 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in NE2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (77 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 213/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 24
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 14%
- Households
- 16,401
Owned 38% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 44%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE2.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE2: frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 a good place to live?
In Newcastle upon Tyne (NE2), recorded crime is 66% above the national average, homes sell for around £354,886 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 runs at 378.9 per 1,000 properties, 66% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 runs at 378.9 per 1,000 properties, 66% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2?
Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 sell for around £354,886 on average, based on 371 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 at risk of flooding?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~15,389 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2?
There are 7 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Newcastle upon Tyne NE2, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 a deprived area?
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).