Area guide
Living in NE2, Byker
Average price
£211,255
+5.8% in a year · +23.2% in 5 years
Area score
33/100
Poor · around NE2 1JP
Crime
697
reported a month within a mile of the centre
House prices over 10 years
Newcastle upon Tyne · UK House Price Index
20172026
What makes up the score
Crime697 crimes a month within a mile
Flood riskLow flood risk
Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby
Who lives here
Census 2021, neighbourhood around NE2 1JP
Owners 27%Private renters 65%Social renters 8%
Schools nearby
- Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
- Newcastle Preparatory School
- Royal Grammar School
- Northern Counties School
- West Jesmond Primary School
Figures for NE2 1JP and its surroundings, updated 14 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.