Postcode report
Is NE3 2DS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NE3 2DS: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE3 2DS is a postcode in Fawdon & West Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE3 2DS, then scores the surrounding small area 86/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE3 2DS 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 NE3 2DS is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 002 Census 2021. It covers 10,349 residents, 1,281 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 4% 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 NE3 2DS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £323k from 126 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE3 2DS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 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 2 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 NE3 2DS 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 NE3 2DS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 NE3 2DS
Is NE3 2DS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 86/100 (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 NE3 2DS?
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 NE3 2DS?
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 NE3 2DS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NE3 2DS?
LocaleIQ matched NE3 2DS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE3 2DS?
The latest median sold price is £323k based on 126 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE3 2DS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.