Affluence in NE2 4RS
How NE2 4RS 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
- 2,036 (2024)
NE2 4RSNewcastle upon Tyne
How well off NE2 4RS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the NE2 4RS area scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth 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
- Health and disability6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Crime8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Employment10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
38.7% of adults in the NE2 4RS area are in work, well below the England average of 55.7%. 19.1% are retired and 35.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
41.1% of adults in the NE2 4RS area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
53.1% of adults in the NE2 4RS area hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 4.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NE2 4RS (South Jesmond & Sandyford) (about 2,036 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.