Using your tenancy agreement as proof of address, you can purchase a guest permit or an annual permit per vehicle if you’re bringing your car to uni. Permit parking is available on most streets in Jesmond, Newcastle. You can drive to the coast in around 20 minutes and to Durham in around 40 minutes.
If you don’t have your own car and you’ll be relying on public transport, students get 30% off metro season tickets. Jesmond has great transport connections to nearby areas of interest. Jesmond is a cycling-friendly area and Newcastle City Centre is within walking and cycling distance, West Jesmond metro is just two stops to Haymarket four stops to Central Station for national rail links.
Jesmond and West Jesmond both have conveniently placed metro stations, so you can get around easily no matter where you live. By metro, you can reach the airport in around 20 minutes.
Jesmond is the most student-friendly area in Newcastle, offering plenty of great alternatives, no matter how you like spending your time.