Living in NE2, Newcastle upon Tyne
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE2 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Newcastle upon Tyne: £208,589, up 6.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE2
180 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £313,390 and a range from £95,000 to £1,750,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 CLAYTON PARK SQUARE, NE2 4DP | terraced | £340,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| FLAT 6 16 TANKERVILLE TERRACE, NE2 3AH | flat-maisonette | £195,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| FLAT 2 4 QUEENS TERRACE, NE2 2PJ | flat-maisonette | £364,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 16 MANOR HOUSE ROAD, NE2 2LU | terraced | £731,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 7 LILY AVENUE, NE2 2SQ | terraced | £575,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 16 BLYTHSWOOD, 10 OSBORNE ROAD, NE2 2AZ | flat-maisonette | £228,000 | 2026-04-29 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
76 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Benton Dene Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Jesmond Park Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
46 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 12 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
12 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bahr Academy, Gateshead Jewish Boarding School, Gateshead Jewish Nursery School, Hopespring Newcastle, Keser Girls School, Keser Torah Boys' School and others.
All 12 fee-paying schools near NE2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, University of Northumbria At Newcastle.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 46.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 6.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
681 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE2 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Newcastle upon Tyne's figures.
Common questions about NE2
What is the average house price in NE2?
The average sold price in Newcastle upon Tyne is £208,589 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE2?
Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne are up 6.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE2?
The median of 180 recorded sales around central NE2 in the last 2 years is £313,390, ranging from £95,000 to £1,750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE2?
76 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE2, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE2?
681 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE2 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is NE2 at risk of flooding?
Central NE2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £313,390; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 681 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE2 safe?
681 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE2 or NE1, NE2 or NE98, NE2 or NE99.
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