Affluence in NE2 1JY
How NE2 1JY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- South Jesmond & Sandyford
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,293 (2024)
NE2 1JYNewcastle upon Tyne
How well off NE2 1JY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the NE2 1JY area scores 8.0 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Crime5.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
30.5% of adults in the NE2 1JY area are in work, well below the England average of 55.7%. 6.5% are retired and 58% are full-time students.
Social grade
27.7% of adults in the NE2 1JY area work in managerial or professional jobs, below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
43.9% of adults in the NE2 1JY area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NE2 1JY (South Jesmond & Sandyford) (about 2,293 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.