Osborne Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE2 2AN is located in the North Jesmond 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 Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE2 2AP, NE2 2DU, NE2 2DT, NE2 2RD, NE2 2DJ, NE2 2SY, NE2 2RH, NE2 2RE, NE2 2TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE2 2AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.1% | 51.2% | 10.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 58.9% | 48.8% | -10.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 NE2 2AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91% 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 | 90.6% | 91% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 53.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -37.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 68.9% | 67.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 28.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around NE2 2AN this area, 0.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 55.6% | 58.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 41.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 36.9% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.8% | 87.1% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.6% 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% | 87.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 87.6% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Osborne Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Heaton and the 253rd highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85E Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2025-05-30 | £183,310 |
| 85F Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-12-09 | £190,691 |
| Flat 3 79 Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-09-09 | £322,752 |
| 77 Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2022-04-08 | £993,480 |
| 73A Osborne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-02-21 | £493,653 |
NE2 2AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE2 2AN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 309 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jesmond Primary School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3AJ | 4out of 4 | 213 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gosforth First School Alnmouth Drive , South Gosforth NE3 1YF | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside Primary School Cragside , High Heaton NE7 7EL | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,141 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,007 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 | 3,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osbornes | 61 - 69 Osborne Road | 37 yd | |
| Pink Lane Bakery | 40 Acorn Road | 83 yd | |
| MANHATTAN PIZZA | 36 Acorn Road | 87 yd | |
| Rio's Brazilian Steakhouse | Rios, 61 - 69 Osborne Road | 88 yd | |
| Acropolis street food | 32 Acorn Road | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Jar | 88 Osborne Road | 62 yd | |
| Brack Burger Ltd | Osbornes Bar, 61 - 69 Osborne Road | 88 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Royal British Legion Club, 1 - 3 West Jesmond Avenue | 326 yd | |
| Lonsdale | The Lonsdale Lonsdale Terrace | 539 yd | |
| Newcastle Cricket Club | Newcastle Cricket Club Osborne Avenue | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 87 - 89 Osborne Road | 50 yd | |
| Greggs | 34 Acorn Road | 95 yd | |
| Pizza Globe | 18A - 18B Mistletoe Road | 166 yd | |
| Subway | 103 Saint Georges Terrace, Jesmond | 430 yd | |
| Country Whey | 8 Clayton Road, Jesmond | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waitrose | 87 - 89 Osborne Road | 50 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, Caistron House Acorn Road | 92 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club OSBORNE ROAD | tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Jesmond Pool ST. GEORGES TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| The Northumberland Club NORTH JESMOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Newcastle High School For Girls TANKERVILLE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Newcastle Cricket Club OSBORNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Newcastle High School For Girls Pitches Abbotsford Terrace | artificial grass pitch | 821 yd |
| La Sagesse School (Closed) North Jesmond Avenue | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Pinetree Health & Fitness Jesmond Road | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Newcastle) (Closed) Jesmond Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| Royal Grammar School ESKDALE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.