Both permanent and student residents are offering advice to would-be residents in Jesmond about how to be good neighbours.

As universities return, many students are living out in the community for the first time – and in coming months, the next generation of students about to leave university halls will be seeking accommodation in local areas, including Jesmond.

“Jesmond is a good location relative to the universities and has a good variety of amenities to suit most requirements”, said Jesmond Resident Association (JRA) secretary Nils Clemmetsen. “There is a great variety of accommodation, most being private sector conversions of terrace houses or Tyneside flats.”

However, the entry of students into the Jesmond community can often cause tensions and problems with anti-social behaviour, as JesmondLocal has previously reported. BBC data suggests that Jesmond has the number of reports of noise complaints and anti-social behaviour of any Newcastle suburb.

“Good student neighbours would be those that recognise that not everyone living in Jesmond are students,” said Clemmetsen. “Also, to not make too much noise and particularly not overnight and use bins as they’re meant to be used.”

Struggle and stress tend to appear in first year students when searching for houses, especially when they’re on a budget. Many letting agencies have built businesses in Jesmond to help students moving. 

Harriet Dallas, a second-year Newcastle University student who lives in Jesmond, gave JesmondLocal her advice to first-year students who are planning to move to the area.

“Look around different areas of Jesmond before you move in, discuss budgets with those showing you around and invest in a Metro card,” she said. “It is a very safe area with well-lit roads, and it doesn’t feel unsafe to walk around in the evening.”

Osborne Road, one of Jesmond’s main thoroughfares, is a popular student area with many bars, restaurants and hotels.

“There is a good nightlife along Osborne Road, and there are often student deals throughout the week,” another second-year student, Eimear Wyrill, told JesmondLocal. “There are also nice cafes to socialise with your friends, or to do your work in.”

For more information on student life and student housing in Jesmond visit the JRA website and letting agencies across the area.