NE1 2QJ is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE1 2QJ is located in the Ouseburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE1 2QL, NE1 2QP, NE1 2QH, NE1 2QS, NE1 2QT, NE1 2QG, NE1 2QX, NE1 2QR, NE1 2QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE1 2QJ is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 44.1% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 55.9% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE1 2QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 50.7% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 23.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 2.2% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 29.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 29.3% | 22.4% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 19.5% | -20.1% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 15% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 33.1% | 14.9% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85% | 80.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 80.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 80.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.7% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0.7% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NE1 2QJ was 134.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Monument average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
NE1 2QJ has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Monument and the 278th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 St Anns Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2022-03-04 | £109,688 |
| 12 St Anns Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2016-11-11 | £107,574 |
| 21 St Anns Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2014-07-11 | £97,988 |
| 12 St Anns Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2011-07-22 | £116,780 |
| 191 St Anns Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2010-09-03 | £113,317 |
NE1 2QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Shieldfield Green , NE2 1XA | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 1,630 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,689 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,289 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 880 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 861 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingerino's | Gingerinos Kitchen, 8 Stepney Bank | 156 yd | |
| Arminus Ltd | Indoor Equestrian Centre Stepney Bank | 164 yd | |
| Seven Stories The Centre For Childrens Books | 30 Lime Street, Byker | 227 yd | |
| Newcastle Brewing | Newcastle Brewing Ltd, Arch 2 Stepney Bank | 239 yd | |
| Cook House | Cook House, Foundry Lane Studios Foundry Lane | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | 17 Stepney Bank | 157 yd | |
| Tanners Arms | 1 Byker Bridge | 176 yd | |
| Scranners @ Tanners Arms | The Tanners Arms, 1 Byker Bridge | 176 yd | |
| Brack Burger | Unit 12, 1 Stepney Road | 217 yd | |
| Billy Bootleggers | Billy Bootleggers , Arch 2 Stepney Bank | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dont You Know Im Loco | Billy Bootleggers , Arch 2 Stepney Bank | 239 yd | |
| Maria Gianna | Maria Gianna, Uptin House Stepney Road | 371 yd | |
| Pizzabase | 4 Bridge View Stepney Lane | 396 yd | |
| Lev's Delivery Ltd | 135 New Bridge Street | 420 yd | |
| Zara pizza | Ground Floor, 133 New Bridge Street | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Turner Court Stoddart Street | 528 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 1 Falconar Street | 617 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Gibson Street Centre (Closed) New Bridge Street | 427 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club (Newcastle) (Closed) St. Anns House St. Anns House St. Ann's Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 459 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Newcastle) (Closed) Quayside | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Springslite (Pandon Bank) (Closed) Melbourne House Melbourne House Melbourne Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| Body Zone Health & Fitness Club TRU KNIT HOUSE 9-11 TRU KNIT HOUSE 9-11 CARLIOL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Northumbria University (City Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) Sports Centre Sports Centre off Northumberland Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 968 yd |
| Northumbria University (Sport Central) SPORTS CENTRAL SPORTS CENTRAL NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.