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Valley View is in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE2 2JS 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 Valley View, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NE2 2LY, NE2 2JN, NE2 2NJ, NE2 2NA, NE2 2JR, NE2 2RQ, NE2 2JA, NE2 2RN, NE2 2JT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE2 2JS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.3%47.8%1.5% 51.0% -3.2%
Male53.7%52.2%-1.5% 49.0% 3.2%

Partnership Status

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 2JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single83.5%83.4%-0.1% 37.9% 45.5%
Married: Opposite sex12.7%13%0.3% 44.2% -31.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated0.2%0.9%0.7% 2.2% -1.3%
Divorced1.6%1.5%-0.1% 9.1% -7.6%
Widowed2%0.9%-1.1% 6.1% -5.2%

Health

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 (92.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health65.7%63.7%-2.0% 48.4% 15.3%
Good health29.3%28.9%-0.4% 33.6% -4.7%
Fair health3.6%6.1%2.5% 12.7% -6.6%
Bad health0.8%1.4%0.6% 4.0% -2.6%
Very bad health0.6%0%-0.6% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 2JS this area, 1.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications2.7%1.5%-1.2% 18.2% -16.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 1.8%0.9%-0.9% 9.6% -8.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.8%3%-2.8% 13.4% -10.4%
Apprenticeship0.7%0.4%-0.3% 5.3% -4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels59%60.4%1.4% 16.9% 43.5%
Degree or Similar29.2%33.4%4.2% 33.8% -0.4%
Other0.9%0.4%-0.5% 2.8% -2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.4%0.4% 1.1% -0.7%
Chinese2.1%1.6%-0.5% 0.7% 0.9%
Indian0.4%1.6%1.2% 3.1% -1.5%
Pakistani2.5%1.2%-1.3% 2.7% -1.5%
Other Asian0.6%1.8%1.2% 1.6% 0.2%
Black African0%1.2%1.2% 2.5% -1.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.2%1%0.8% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0%0.2%0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.8% -0.2%
White92%87.2%-4.8% 81.4% 5.8%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Arab0.8%0%-0.8% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0%2.4%2.4% 1.6% 0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.1%87.5%-2.6% 83.2% 4.3%
European Union4.2%5.1%0.9% 6.1% -1.0%
Rest of Europe0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa0.2%0.8%0.6% 2.7% -1.9%
Middle East and Asia4%4.7%0.7% 5.6% -0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.2%1.4%1.2% 1.3% 0.1%
Oceania0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.2%0%-0.2% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.9%87.8%-2.1% 83.2% 4.6%
10+ Years1.9%7.5%5.6% 9.8% -2.3%
5-10 Years2.1%1.8%-0.3% 2.9% -1.1%
2-5 Years1.1%1.6%0.5% 2.2% -0.6%
Less than 2 years5.1%1.4%-3.7% 1.9% -0.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.3% 76.7% 14.6%
Ireland1% 0.6% 0.4%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Poland0.2% 1.3% -1.1%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North Africa0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Southern Asia0.2% 1.2% -1.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held2% 13.5% -11.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion54.5% 37.2% 17.3%
Christian27.8% 46.2% -18.4%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Hindu0.6% 1.7% -1.1%
Jewish1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Muslim2.4% 6.5% -4.1%
Sikh0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered10.6% 6.0% 4.6%

Safety

Is Valley View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley View was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Dene & South Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Valley View has the 31st lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,600
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NE2 2JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Valley View are based on 100 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Valley View, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE2 2JS

Average Price
£221,236
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£202,359
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£214,417
Other
£361,268

Estimated Average Property Prices for Valley View

Average Price
£181,316
Semi-Detached
£148,624
Terraced
£150,505
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£216,956
Other
£166,153

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Valley ViewStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
28 Valley View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Terraced, an established residential building
£245,0002026-03-10 £245,000
32 Valley View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£230,0002024-11-05 £234,865
8 Valley View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Other, an established residential building
£350,0002024-07-18 £363,343
16 Valley View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£235,0002024-02-02 £248,328
26 Valley View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£194,0002022-03-07 £211,094
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE2 2JS

Employment

NE2 2JS 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 2JS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Student (economically inactive)239
Full-Time Student (with or without job)89
Full-Time Employee67
Retired25
Self-Employed16
Part-Time Employee15
Looking after home or family11
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled2
Other0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Human health and social work activities23
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Education18
Other9
Information and communication8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Administrative and support service activities5
Manufacturing4
Financial and insurance activities4
Transport and storage4
Construction3
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walkergate Early Years Centre
Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW
- not rated 3,237 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ
- not rated 3,442 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashfield Nursery School
97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR
3out of 4 3,744 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre
Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL
- not rated 4,362 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD
4out of 4 4,823 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Jesmond Primary School
Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3AJ
- not rated 775 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS
- not rated 845 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS
- not rated 845 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
West Jesmond Junior School
Tankerville Terrace , NE2 3DA
- not rated 916 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
West Jesmond Infant School
Forsyth Road , NE2 3DA
- not rated 916 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP
3out of 4 750 yd Academy sponsor led - Mixed More About School
Heaton Manor School
Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP
- not rated 805 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE
4out of 4 2,034 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School
Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE
- not rated 2,034 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Benfield School
Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU
- not rated 2,666 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

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 2,778 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE
3out of 4 2,887 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gosforth Junior High School
Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY
- not rated 2,946 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT
3out of 4 3,324 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Western Middle School
Forrest Road , NE28 8PY
- not rated 3,848 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gateshead College
Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE
- not rated 2,916 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newcastle Sixth Form College
Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA
- not rated 3,412 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
NCG
Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA
- not rated 3,583 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newcastle College
Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA
- not rated 3,610 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 4,747 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Akhurst Private School
The Grove , Jesmond NE2 2PN
- not rated 343 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA
- not rated 909 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB
3out of 4 970 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
Northern Counties College
Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB
- not rated 970 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Central Newcastle High School
Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DS
- not rated 1,036 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizzeria Francesca134 Manor House Road98 yd
Birria Bella271 Jesmond Road404 yd
Eastern Meadow Chinese Takeaway84 - 86 Osborne Avenue442 yd
The Double Diner239 Jesmond Road455 yd
Jesmond Tandoori Takeaway240 Jesmond Road461 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Newcastle Cricket ClubNewcastle Cricket Club Osborne Avenue344 yd
Jam Jar88 Osborne Road440 yd
Brack Burger LtdOsbornes Bar, 61 - 69 Osborne Road493 yd
Royal British Legion ClubRoyal British Legion Club, 1 - 3 West Jesmond Avenue808 yd
Peoples Theatre Arts GroupPeoples Theatre Stephenson Road886 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Denes Delicatessen244 Jesmond Road450 yd
Sushi Daily87 - 89 Osborne Road495 yd
Greggs34 Acorn Road537 yd
Pizza Globe18A - 18B Mistletoe Road539 yd
Subway103 Saint Georges Terrace, Jesmond792 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Little Waitrose87 - 89 Osborne Road495 yd
TescoTesco Metro, Caistron House Acorn Road544 yd
The Co-operative Food112 Newton Road977 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Newcastle Cricket Club
OSBORNE AVENUE
grass pitches380 yd
Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club
OSBORNE ROAD
tennis courts438 yd
Pinetree Health & Fitness
Jesmond Road
health and fitness suite478 yd
Jesmond Pool
ST. GEORGES TERRACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool741 yd
Heaton Manor School
JESMOND PARK WEST
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts751 yd
The Northumberland Club
NORTH JESMOND AVENUE
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts804 yd
St Catherines R.C. Primary School
GREYSTOKE GARDENS
grass pitches850 yd
Newcastle High School For Girls
TANKERVILLE TERRACE
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts910 yd
Swallow Leisure (Newcastle) (Closed)
Jesmond Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool955 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed176 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.