NE2 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE2 is £425,816, which is 61% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE2 cost 48.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE2 have risen 0.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£1,167,643	21
Semi-detached	£601,424	76
Terraced	£452,362	276
Flat	£225,345	587
All types	£425,816	1035

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 194.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE2 has a crime rate significantly 140% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

50.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

7.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

45.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

50.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE2 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Christ Church CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST	Other	Not inspected	mi
Newcastle Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Royal Grammar School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Northern Counties School	Other	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

320,605

Population

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

24.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE2 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE2 is collected by Newcastle upon Tyne. The Band D rate is £2,182/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE2 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Area Summary

NE2 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) offers above-average property prices (£425,816, 48% above national average), higher-than-average crime (140% above national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE1

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

£895K

▼ 71.0% YoY

NE3

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

£308K

▼ 3.3% YoY

NE4

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

£215K

▼ 14.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE2?

The average house price in NE2 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) is £425,816, based on 1035 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.6% over the past year.

Is NE2 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE2 is above the national average (194.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (50.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (45.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE2?

There are 7 schools in or near NE2. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE2?

Council tax in NE2 is collected by Newcastle upon Tyne. The Band D rate is £2,182 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE2?

The average broadband download speed in NE2 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in NE2 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 320,605.