Postcode report
Is NE2 3NX a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NE2 3NX: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE2 3NX is a postcode in South Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE2 3NX, then scores the surrounding small area 83/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE2 3NX are housing and local prosperity, while jobs 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 NE2 3NX is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 005 Census 2021. It covers 9,335 residents, 4,548 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 10% 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 10/10.
For property prices near NE2 3NX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £502k from 58 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE2 3NX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE2 3NX 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 NE2 3NX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 NE2 3NX
Is NE2 3NX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 83/100 (top 1% 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 NE2 3NX?
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 NE2 3NX?
12 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 NE2 3NX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NE2 3NX?
LocaleIQ matched NE2 3NX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE2 3NX?
The latest median sold price is £502k based on 58 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE2 3NX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.