Postcode report
NE1 2AB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NE1 2AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE1 2AB is a postcode in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE1 2AB, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE1 2AB are local prosperity and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE1 2AB is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 037 Census 2021. It covers 8,419 residents, 10,354 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 21, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 18% owner-occupied, 39% privately rented, 43% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near NE1 2AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £145k from 22 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE1 2AB can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 7 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE1 2AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE1 2AB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 41 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE1 2AB
Is NE1 2AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 41% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE1 2AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE1 2AB?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NE1 2AB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NE1 2AB?
LocaleIQ matched NE1 2AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE1 2AB?
The latest median sold price is £145k based on 22 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE1 2AB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 41 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.