Howard Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE1 2BW is located in the Ouseburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE1 2DB, NE1 2AL, NE1 2DJ, NE1 3BB, NE1 2AZ, NE1 2AT, NE1 2AU, NE1 2AX, NE1 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE1 2BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 41.8% | 49.4% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 58.2% | 50.6% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.9% 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 | 63.2% | 83.9% | 20.7% | 37.9% | 46.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 8.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -36.0% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 4.5% | -7.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 46.4% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.8% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 11.9% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2BW this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 9.1% | -19.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 2.5% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 3.7% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 42.9% | 30.5% | 16.9% | 26.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 39.2% | 19.3% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 10% | 1.6% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 66.5% | 66.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 63.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 63.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 63.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 10.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 17.9% | 6.0% | 11.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Street was 203.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Monument average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Monument and the 178th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansion Tyne Office Mansion Tyne Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £28,503,179 | 2024-05-30 | £30,208,255 |
| Flat 53 Mansion Tyne Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £18,950,000 | 2018-06-21 | £22,633,539 |
NE1 2BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2BW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 224 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,048 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 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 1,716 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 | 1,411 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 3,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,832 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 | 4,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,419 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 | 699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,302 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 | 827 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto | Gusto Quayside | 223 yd | |
| Victors | Gusto, 106 Quayside | 272 yd | |
| Gingerino's | Gingerinos Kitchen, 8 Stepney Bank | 371 yd | |
| Arminus Ltd | Indoor Equestrian Centre Stepney Bank | 393 yd | |
| Renhe | 117 New Bridge Street | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher And Piano | 108 Quayside | 276 yd | |
| Tanners Arms | 1 Byker Bridge | 305 yd | |
| Scranners @ Tanners Arms | The Tanners Arms, 1 Byker Bridge | 305 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 17 Stepney Bank | 363 yd | |
| Brack Burger | Unit 12, 1 Stepney Road | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzabase | 4 Bridge View Stepney Lane | 316 yd | |
| Lev's Delivery Ltd | 135 New Bridge Street | 386 yd | |
| Zara pizza | Ground Floor, 133 New Bridge Street | 390 yd | |
| Sahara pizza | 115A New Bridge Street | 422 yd | |
| Food Station | 115A New Bridge Street | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 1 Falconar Street | 549 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Turner Court Stoddart Street | 649 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatynes Health Club (Newcastle) (Closed) St. Anns House St. Anns House St. Ann's Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Newcastle) (Closed) Quayside | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Gibson Street Centre (Closed) New Bridge Street | 393 yd | |
| Springslite (Pandon Bank) (Closed) Melbourne House Melbourne House Melbourne Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Body Zone Health & Fitness Club TRU KNIT HOUSE 9-11 TRU KNIT HOUSE 9-11 CARLIOL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Northumbria University (City Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) Sports Centre Sports Centre off Northumberland Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 922 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Newcastle Gateshead) CURZON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Northumbria University (Sport Central) SPORTS CENTRAL SPORTS CENTRAL NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,013 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.