Area guide · Newcastle-upon-tyne

Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-tyne

has 2,728 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 63 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £161,211 across 13,193 recent sales. Prices here are up 3.3% year-on-year.

2,728Homes

£161,211+3.3%Median price

63Avg EPC score

22Median age

7,228Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Population
7,228
Households
2,510
Median age
22.2

Age bands

65+ 10%0-15 5%16-24 59%25-44 16%45-64 11%

Ethnicity

Asian 5%Black 1%Mixed 3%Other 1%White 90%

Who lives in Jesmond?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 64%Semi 2%Detached 1%Terraced 33%

Build age

Pre 1900 21%1900 1944 64%1945 1999 14%2000 Plus 2%

Energy efficiency · avg score 63

35%

45%

17%

Tenure

Owned 37%Social 10%Private Rent 53%

What are the homes like in Jesmond?

Market

Median price
£161,211▲
Avg price
£241,546
Sales
13,193
Rent YoY
4.7%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Jesmond?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 8)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Is Jesmond a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
1,134▼

By crime type

Other Theft 12%Public Order 13%Vehicle Crime 14%Anti-Social Behaviour 36%Criminal Damage And Arson 12%Violence And Sexual Offences 14%

How safe is Jesmond?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
91.3%
Ultrafast broadband
91.3%
Superfast broadband
99.8%
5G coverage
89.6%
Bus stops
7
Buses / day
603
EV chargers
376

Nearest rail station: Manors Rail Station (1.98 km)

What's transport like in Jesmond?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
180.1 m
Air NO₂
14.3756 µg/m³
Air PM
6.8192 µg/m³
Road noise
55.0-59.9

Nearest bathing water: Seaton Sluice — rated Excellent (13.45 km)

What's the environment like in Jesmond?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Coal Mining Legacy
Conservation Area

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Does Jesmond flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
5

Designations

Registered Park Garden
Tree Preservation Zone
Article 4

Listed buildings

Akhurst School (Jesmond Cottage) And Gas Lamp At Door · Grade II
Jesmond Branch Library · Grade II
Jesmond Church Of St Hilda · Grade II
Pillar Box North Of Number 4 · Grade II
Sunday School Attached To Church Of St Hilda · Grade II

What's the heritage in Jesmond?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
2
Avg FSM %
14.5%
Childcare providers
1

Nearest hospital: Royal Victoria Infirmary (1.51 km)

What schools are in Jesmond?

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
212

Show 25 recent applications

TPO Application: Horse Chestnut, T21 (T10 On Site Plan) Crown Raise To Give 4m Clearance From Ground Level (TPO 1987/003.T21)
Change Of Use Of Residential Dwelling (Class C3) To 3 Bed HMO (Class C4).
Removal And Installation Of New Entrance Doors.
Lawful Development Certificate For Existing Use As 7 Bed HMO (Sui Generis).
Installation Of New Shop Front , Erection Of Garage, Single Storey Extension, New Boundary Wall And Creation Of New Access Door To Rear Foll
Submission Of Details Of Samples Of The Materials To Be Used In The Construction Of The External Surfaces To Comply With Condition 3 And Det
Conversion Of First Floor And Erection Of Second Floor To Provide 8 Apartments (Class C3), New Entrance At Ground Floor, Alterations To Elev
Erection Of A Single Storey Extension To Rear.
Submission Of Details Of A Scheme Of Intrusive Site Investigations To Comply With Condition 7; And Submission Of Details Of Methods And Find
Display Of Internally Illuminated LED Fascia Sign, Window And Door Vinyls. (Retrospective).
Lawful Development Certificate For Existing Use As 8 Bed HMO (Sui Generis)
Lawful Development Certificate For Existing Use As 8 Bed HMO (Sui Generis).
Listed Building Application: Internal Alterations To Include Replacement Of Existing Fixed Shelving Within Jesmond Library.
Display Of 2 No Sets Of LED Lettering And 1 No Internally Illuminated Double Sided Projecting Sign.
Installation Of New Sliding Window To Front Elevation, Retractable Awning To Side Elevation And Repainting Of Facades RAL No 7021.
Installation Of Extract Flue (As Amended By Plans Received 8 March 2023).
Erection Of Raised Terrace (Max Height 1055mm) To Rear And Alterations To Rear Elevation.
Change Of Use From Education (Class D1) To Residential (Class C3); Demolition Of Existing Rear Off-Shot And Side Extension; Erection Of Sing
TPO Application: Lime Tree (T1 On Sketch Plan) - Take Off Epicormic Growth On Main Trunk, Raise Crown 5 Metres From The Ground Level And Red
Change Of Use Of 2nd Floor From Dental Surgery (Class E(E)) To 1no 2 Bed Flat (Class C3)
Proposed Conversion, Extension And Alteration Of Existing Dwelling House (Class C3) To Create 4 Apartments (Class C3) Through The Conversion
Erection Of A Single Storey And A Two Storey Extension To Rear Following Demolition Of The Off-Shoot Extension, Demolition Of The Smaller Fl
Alterations To Provide Replacement Shopfronts.
Erection Of Single Storey Extension With Flat Roof To Rear Following Demolition Of Existing Semi-Covered Garden Room, And Replacement Of All
Lawful Development Certificate For Existing Use As 5 Bed HMO (Class C4).

About

About property data in Jesmond

The population here is approximately 7,228, with a median age of 22. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is private rent. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining, a conservation area designation and 5 listed buildings. There were 1,134 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 20.6% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 8. This area covers 52 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Jesmond?

The average house price in Jesmond is £161,211, based on 13,193 recent sales. Prices are up 3.3% year-on-year.

Is Jesmond a good place to live?

Jesmond is in the 8th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Jesmond in a flood zone?

Jesmond is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Jesmond?

There were 1,134 recorded crimes in Jesmond in the last 12 months, down 20.6% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Jesmond?

The average EPC score in Jesmond is 63, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).