New Bridge Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE1 2SW is located in the Ouseburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE2 1YW, NE1 2TE, NE1 2SY, NE1 6PN, NE2 1YE, NE2 1YB, NE1 6PF, NE2 1AH, NE2 1YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE1 2SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.1% | 53.9% | 11.8% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 57.9% | 46.1% | -11.8% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 2SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 94.3% 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 | 62.9% | 94.3% | 31.4% | 37.9% | 56.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 3.5% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -40.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 1.5% | -10.8% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 0.1% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -6.0% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 44.1% | 48.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 43% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 7.5% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 0.9% | -5.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2SW this area, 2.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 2.6% | -15.3% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 4.5% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.5% | 71% | 39.5% | 16.9% | 54.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 16% | -6.8% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% |
| Chinese | 10.6% | 2.3% | -8.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.1% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 75.9% | 84.3% | 8.4% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 77.6% | 87.4% | 9.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 5.6% | -11.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 87.1% | 9.7% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 2.8% | -6.6% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 23% | 46.2% | -23.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 18.5% | 6.0% | 12.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Bridge Street was 271.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Monument average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
New Bridge Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Monument and the 111th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 - 139 New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-03-23 | £496,583 |
| 129 - 131 New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-07-18 | £287,019 |
| 123 New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-06-07 | £120,358 |
| 135 New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2006-12-08 | £16,997 |
| 135 New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2004-05-21 | £97,797 |
NE1 2SW 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 2SW 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) | 408 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 217 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,886 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 | 67 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School Summerhill Terrace , NE4 6EB | - not rated | 1,796 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 | 1,357 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,994 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 | 4,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,452 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,072 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 | 1,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,991 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 | 411 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renhe | 117 New Bridge Street | 18 yd | |
| Moji | Floor 1 And 2, 158 New Bridge Street | 125 yd | |
| 1901 - Manors | 132 - 140 New Bridge Street | 205 yd | |
| Agit | 24 Wretham Place | 293 yd | |
| Dwellbeing Shieldfield @ the Forum Cafe Shieldfield | 26 Wretham Place | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie's | 2 - 4 Argyle Street | 195 yd | |
| The New Bridge | 2 - 4 Argyle Street | 195 yd | |
| Tanners Arms | 1 Byker Bridge | 334 yd | |
| Scranners @ Tanners Arms | The Tanners Arms, 1 Byker Bridge | 334 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 17 Stepney Bank | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara pizza | 115A New Bridge Street | 22 yd | |
| Food Station | 115A New Bridge Street | 22 yd | |
| Zara pizza | Ground Floor, 133 New Bridge Street | 42 yd | |
| Lev's Delivery Ltd | 135 New Bridge Street | 49 yd | |
| Pizzabase | 4 Bridge View Stepney Lane | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 1 Falconar Street | 151 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Turner Court Stoddart Street | 413 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 77 - 87 Northumberland Street | 771 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, Monument Metro Station Blackett Street | 792 yd | |
| AMart Asian Supermarket | 9 Saint Marys Place | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Street Centre (Closed) New Bridge Street | 44 yd | |
| Springslite (Pandon Bank) (Closed) Melbourne House Melbourne House Melbourne Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Bannatynes Health Club (Newcastle) (Closed) St. Anns House St. Anns House St. Ann's Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Newcastle) (Closed) Quayside | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Northumbria University (City Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) Sports Centre Sports Centre off Northumberland Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 511 yd |
| Body Zone Health & Fitness Club TRU KNIT HOUSE 9-11 TRU KNIT HOUSE 9-11 CARLIOL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Northumbria University (Sport Central) SPORTS CENTRAL SPORTS CENTRAL NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| City Pool (Closed) Northumberland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 834 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.