The postcode NE2 2QA is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE2 2QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE2 2QA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NE2 2QA as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student digs.
The closest road name to NE2 2QA is Holly Avenue which is centered 67 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Osborne Road - Holly Avenue and is 226 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 625 m away at Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
The closest primary school to NE2 2QA (for ages 11 and under) is West Jesmond Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on February 12, 2015. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Jesmond Park Academy.
The local pub for residents of NE2 2QA is Innisfree Social Club Ltd and is 2.44 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 5, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Balti Hut and is 2.65 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on April 22, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 191.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NE2 2QA is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Newcastle is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE2 2QA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE2 2QA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE2 2QA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NE2 2QA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jesmond Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2015) | 409 m |
| Newcastle High School for Girls | Independent school | 3-18 | 490 m | |
| Northern Counties School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 581 m |
| Newcastle Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 623 m | |
| Royal Grammar School | Independent school | 7-19 | 683 m | |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 690 m | |
| Jesmond Park Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.1 km | |
| Hotspur Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 1.46 km |
| Cragside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2014) | 1.49 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | Academy | 4-11 | 1.5 km | |
| Ravenswood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Chillingham Road Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| South Gosforth First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Westfield School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.97 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 2.05 km | |
| Dame Allan's Junior School | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.06 km | |
| Benton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 2.2 km |
| Byker Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 14, 2017) | 2.22 km |
| Newcastle School for Boys | Independent school | 2-18 | 2.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE2 2QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innisfree Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 2.44 km | |
| Willow-Maes Food And Coffee Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 4, 2021 | 2.44 km | |
| Ori Caffe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2020 | 2.48 km | |
| The Place To Eat At John Lewis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 2.48 km | |
| Hutchison Catering At Reece Group Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 2.48 km | |
| Baxterstorey UK LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 2.48 km | |
| CH&Co Catering Ltd ( Aka Lusso) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2022 | 2.48 km | |
| Servest At Newcastle Broadcasting House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2019 | 2.48 km | |
| Balti Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2021 | 2.65 km | |
| Bargain Booze | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2017 | 2.65 km | |
| Boots Local | Exempt May 7, 2019 | 2.65 km | |
| Farmfoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 9, 2019 | 2.65 km | |
| Gormans Longbenton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2021 | 2.65 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 2.65 km | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 15, 2019 | 2.65 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 14, 2022 | 2.65 km | |
| The Boulevard Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 28, 2019 | 2.65 km | |
| West Farm Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 2.77 km | |
| Rainbows Community Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 2.78 km | |
| Reverend Pat Craighead And Volunteers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 2.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE2 2QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Osborne Road - Holly Avenue | 226 m | |
| Osborne Road - Lily Avenue | 246 m | |
| Osborne Road-Osborne Avenue | 251 m | |
| Osborne Road-Nuffield Hospital | 319 m | |
| Osborne Road-Mistletoe Road | 334 m | |
| Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 625 m | |
| Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 628 m | |
| Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 635 m | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 9.77 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 9.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE2 2QA - Data from Dec 2021
| Jesmond Dene | Valley | 698 m |
| Jesmond Vale | Valley | 943 m |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 1.79 km |
| Race Hill | 1.84 km | |
| Millers Hill | 1.93 km | |
| Cow Hill | 2.39 km | |
| Black Plantation | 3.88 km | |
| Fencerhill Wood | 3.95 km | |
| Gosforth Lake | 4.18 km | |
| Fencer Hill | 4.21 km | |
| Bent Hill | 4.29 km | |
| St Anthony's Point | 4.51 km | |
| Saltwell Park | 4.77 km | |
| Quarry Plantation | 4.87 km | |
| Gosforth Wood | 5.22 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE2 2QA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 191.9 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.5 Mbps | 20.5 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 92.6 | 12.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 374 | 36 |
Energy usage data for NE2 2QA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.98832800 |
| Longitude | -1.60202500 |
| OS Easting | 425564 |
| OS Northing | 0566043 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Newcastle upon Tyne East |
| Electoral Ward | South Jesmond |
| Local Authority District | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tyne and Wear |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000021 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Newcastle |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North East |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Newcastle Gateshead CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Student digs |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Tyneside BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Newcastle upon Tyne BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001008 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Newcastle upon Tyne 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Newcastle upon Tyne 017B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A2 |