North Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne 013 · 5 sub-areas · 10,139 residents
North Jesmond is a mid-density neighbourhood of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in North Jesmond?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 16 restaurants and 5 pubs in five minutes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,206 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
North Jesmond in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently asked
- What's the median rent in North Jesmond?
- The median monthly rent across North Jesmond is £1,206.
- How safe is North Jesmond?
- North Jesmond has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer. The score is the national percentile rank of police-recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, inverted.
- How well-connected is North Jesmond?
- Transport score: — out of 100. Combines walking time to the nearest rail station, walking time to the nearest metro stop, and public-transport time to clusters with 5,000+ jobs. The nearest rail station is roughly 29 minutes' walk.
- What schools are near North Jesmond?
- There are 12 schools within 2 km of North Jesmond, of which 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1609 m away.
- What is the council tax band in North Jesmond?
- The most common council tax band in North Jesmond is B, with the typical Band D annual charge around £2,420. Council tax is set by Newcastle upon Tyne council and applies to every property in the area.
- How long is the commute from North Jesmond to London?
- By the fastest direct train, the journey from North Jesmond to central London is approximately 192 minutes. This is the fastest no-change rail journey from the local area centroid; door-to-door times will vary with walking time to the station.
- Is gigabit broadband available in North Jesmond?
- 100% of premises in North Jesmond are gigabit-capable according to Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Most properties can already buy gigabit packages.
- What is the deprivation rank of North Jesmond?
- North Jesmond sits in IMD decile 8 of 10, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of local areas nationally and 10 is the least deprived. The Index of Multiple Deprivation combines income, employment, education, health, crime, barriers and environment.
- What's the tenure mix in North Jesmond?
- 35% of households in North Jesmond are owner-occupied. The remainder is split between private renting and social housing — see the Demographics section for the full breakdown from Census 2021.
- What is the average property price in North Jesmond?
- The average property price across Newcastle upon Tyne (the local authority covering North Jesmond) is approximately £205,112, per HM Land Registry's House Price Index. Per-local area prices vary; see the cost-of-living section for medians by property type.
- Is North Jesmond a commuter town or workplace hub?
- Commuter town — most working residents travel out for work. (0.67 jobs per working-age resident. Median resident salary £30,144.)
- Which local areas are part of North Jesmond?
- North Jesmond contains 5 local areas: Newcastle upon Tyne 013E, Newcastle upon Tyne 013A, Newcastle upon Tyne 013B, Newcastle upon Tyne 013D, Newcastle upon Tyne 013C.
Frequently asked about North Jesmond
Short answers anchored in the data above. Each link goes to the relevant section or methodology page.
- What is the average rent in North Jesmond?
- The estimated median monthly rent in North Jesmond is £1,206. This is derived from the council-area ONS rental figure scaled by the local sale-price gradient — see the Cost section for the breakdown by bedroom count and the affordability ratio against local salaries.
- Is North Jesmond a safe place to live?
- North Jesmond has a safety score of 75/100. The score is the national percentile rank of police-recorded crime per 1,000 residents, inverted so 100 is the safest 1% of England + Wales. The Safety section below shows the breakdown by category.
- What schools are near North Jesmond?
- 31% of schools within 2 km of North Jesmond are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The Schools section lists individual schools with inspection ratings.
- How long is the commute from North Jesmond?
- Public-transport commute time from North Jesmond to central London is approximately 192 minutes. The Transport section has commute times to every major UK city hub.
- How is North Jesmond different from the rest of Newcastle upon Tyne?
- North Jesmond contains 5 sub-areas. The "Sub-areas" section below lets you drill into each one individually — they often vary by 20%+ on rent and demographics within the same neighbourhood.
- Where does North Jesmond rank in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- North Jesmond scores 80/100 on our composite liveability index. To see how it stacks up against every other neighbourhood in Newcastle upon Tyne, see the Cities table on the Newcastle upon Tyne page.