POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE1 2BJ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 93.9%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 4 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 29 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £205,000Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 93.9%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 4 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 93.9%, with 93.9% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
15 within 400mNE1 2BJ links 15 transport stops within 400m and 69 within 800m. 15 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is City Road-Breamish Street (BCT) at about 97m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Manors Rail Station at about 805m.
Local business
296 within 1200mNE1 2BJ currently links 296 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 125 food and drink, 62 nightlife, 39 grocery. The closest mapped place is Baltic Place Cafe at about 277m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
4,712 online job adverts observedNewcastle upon Tyne local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 8,881 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NE1 2BJ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
4 nearby school rows4 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NE1 2BJ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 32NE1 2BJ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 32 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 395, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 48 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£205,000
Strong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NE1 2BJ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
125 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (60), fast food (36), cafe (29).
Amenity group
Nightlife
62 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (45), bar (17).
Amenity group
Grocery
39 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (23), bakery (6), supermarket (5).
Amenity group
Personal services
27 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (19), beauty (8).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Baltic Place Cafe
Cafe at Baltic Place, South Shore Road, Gateshead.
Food and drink
Jac's Catering
Fast Food at 15, Foundry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Grocery
Northern Rye (Northern Rye Ltd)
Bakery at Northern Rye Bakeshop, 4, Riverside Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Retail
Odds & Ends;SKS
Hardware at South Shore Road, Gateshead.
Nightlife
The Kiln
Bar at 4, Hume Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Food and drink
Cook House
Restaurant at Foundry Lane Studios, Ouse Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Secondary
North East Futures UTC
Secondary option in NE1 3AS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
Discovery School
Phase unavailable option in NE1 3BT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Phase unavailable option in NE1 7RU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NE1 2BJ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE1 2BJ.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE1 2BJ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NE1 2BJ.
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Ask vetted agents
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