City Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE1 2BA is located in the Ouseburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 2006-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE1 2BN, NE1 2AH, NE1 2QR, NE1 2DZ, NE1 2PD, NE1 2QP, NE1 2QG, NE1 2QS, NE6 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE1 2BA is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.8% | 45.1% | 8.3% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 63.2% | 54.9% | -8.3% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE1 2BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75% | 85.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 47.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 7.6% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -36.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.7% | 54.5% | -12.2% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 38.1% | 12.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE1 2BA this area, 2.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 73.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.6% | 73.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 39.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 14.6% | 5.3% | -9.3% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 70.1% | 84.7% | 14.6% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 82.1% | 15.4% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.9% | 6% | -16.9% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 82.7% | 16.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 17.4% | 3% | -14.4% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Monument average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Lime Square City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-31 | £158,103 |
| 5 Lime Square City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-12-01 | £318,102 |
| 20 Lime Square City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-07-22 | £171,909 |
| 31 Lime Square City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-10-27 | £176,729 |
| 28 Lime Square City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-11-29 | £170,610 |
NE1 2BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NE1 2BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Shieldfield Green , NE2 1XA | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 1,743 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat@The Catalyst | Street Record Science Square | 173 yd | |
| Compassion Kitchen | Street Record Albion Row | 173 yd | |
| Sollie Box | Street Record Benton Lane | 173 yd | |
| Northern Rye | 4 Riverside Walk | 193 yd | |
| Arminus Ltd | Indoor Equestrian Centre Stepney Bank | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hooch | 81 Quayside | 216 yd | |
| The Cluny | The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Byker | 248 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 17 Stepney Bank | 308 yd | |
| The Tyne Bar | 1 Maling Street | 321 yd | |
| Billy Bootleggers | Billy Bootleggers , Arch 2 Stepney Bank | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dont You Know Im Loco | Billy Bootleggers , Arch 2 Stepney Bank | 324 yd | |
| Maria Gianna | Maria Gianna, Uptin House Stepney Road | 519 yd | |
| Pizzabase | 4 Bridge View Stepney Lane | 589 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Clifford Street | 596 yd | |
| Greggs | 24 Shields Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Turner Court Stoddart Street | 701 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 1 Falconar Street | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 216 yd |
| Bannatynes Health Club (Newcastle) (Closed) St. Anns House St. Anns House St. Ann's Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Newcastle) (Closed) Quayside | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Gibson Street Centre (Closed) New Bridge Street | 628 yd | |
| Springslite (Pandon Bank) (Closed) Melbourne House Melbourne House Melbourne Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.