Gosforth Terrace is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 0RA is located in the Pelaw and Heworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gosforth Terrace, Gateshead, NE10 0RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 0QY, NE10 0RF, NE10 0RE, NE10 0QP, NE10 0QQ, NE10 0AG, NE10 0RB, NE10 0YP, NE10 0QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE10 0RA is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 47.9% | 46.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 NE10 0RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 38.9% | 44.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 36.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 34.4% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.4% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 13.8% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 8.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 25.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.6% | 12.9% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 14.4% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 22% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 94.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 94.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gosforth Terrace was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gosforth Terrace has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bridges and the 272nd highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Gosforth Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2026-03-10 | £75,000 |
| 8 Gosforth Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2023-07-26 | £52,370 |
| 3 Gosforth Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-01-20 | £191,713 |
| 20 Gosforth Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-10-22 | £77,807 |
| 21 Gosforth Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2021-03-04 | £84,256 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Rothbury Avenue , Pelaw NE10 0QY | - not rated | 150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw Rothbury Avenue , Pelaw NE10 0QY | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bill Quay Primary School Davidson Road , Bill Quay NE10 0UN | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardley Primary School Keir Hardie Avenue , Wardley NE10 8TX | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's CofE Primary School Pottery Bank , Walker NE6 3SU | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Comprehensive Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 5,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Branch Library | Joicey Street | 343 yd | |
| Le Olive Verdi | First Floor, Pelaw Inn, Shields Road | 366 yd | |
| Bill Quay Cafe | Cafe, Bill Quay Community Farm, Hainingwood Terrace | 479 yd | |
| The Flowers Station | Unit 4 Shields Road | 582 yd | |
| Pelaw Auctions | Unit 9-10A Green Lane Industrial Estate | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Inn | Shields Road | 363 yd | |
| Pelaw Social Club | Kirkstone Road | 655 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Joel Terrace | 656 yd | |
| The Wardley | Brack Terrace | 676 yd | |
| Swan Hotel | Sunderland Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linos | 1 Fairfield Terrace | 332 yd | |
| Dicksons | 11 Fairfield Terrace | 332 yd | |
| Jaz & Jays Golden Fry Inn | 9 Brookfield Terrace | 356 yd | |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway | 3 Brookfield Terrace | 356 yd | |
| Greggs | Former Pelaw Post Office, 1 Brookfield Terrace | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Shields Road | 363 yd | |
| Lidl | Shields Road | 363 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Playing Fields TYNE VIEW GARDENS | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Powerhouse Gym PARKSIDE HOUSE PARKSIDE HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Bill Quay Albion Cricket Club HALL TERRACE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Wardley Primary School KEIR HARDIE AVENUE | grass pitches | 864 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.