Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Newcastle upon Tyne: a school rated Good within a short walk and Manors Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 17 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around NE2 1XA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 55 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
139crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 139 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 43.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22 GP, 3 hospitals, 25 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ADDICTIONS SERVICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Manors Rail Station0.2 mi
Manors (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 mi
Monument (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.4 mi
Monument (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.5 mi
66 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.51 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
56shops & libraries
- 46 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Tesco, Spar, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Newcastle Falconar Street Local — 0.0 mi
In Newcastle upon Tyne, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (90% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Newcastle upon Tyne, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NE2 1XA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in NE2.
Average sold price by property type across the NE2 district, 2021–2026.
About NE2 1XA
NE2 1XA scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Manors Rail Station 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NE2 1XA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,578 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 55 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Christ Church CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 139 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 25 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ADDICTIONS SERVICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL VICTORIA INFIRMARY, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
