Durham Street, Gateshead, NE10 0XS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE10 0XS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.6%	51.8%	2.2%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	50.4%	48.2%	-2.2%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.6%	30.7%	5.1%	37.9%	-7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.7%	45.4%	-5.3%	44.2%	1.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	10.5%	10.1%	-0.4%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	12.3%	11.9%	-0.4%	6.1%	5.8%

Health

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	37.7%	44.5%	6.8%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	36.5%	33.5%	-3.0%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	17.5%	16.9%	-0.6%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	5.2%	2.4%	-2.8%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	3.2%	2.8%	-0.4%	1.2%	1.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.8%	26.9%	-1.9%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	12.3%	-6.4%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	13.2%	-4.6%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	5%	9.6%	4.6%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	13.2%	1.8%	16.9%	-3.7%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	24.7%	10.1%	33.8%	-9.1%
Other	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.1%
Other Black	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.6%	96.1%	-1.5%	81.4%	14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	98.4%	94.1%	-4.3%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	0.8%	3.9%	3.1%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	94.1%	-4.3%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.5%	5.5%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.2%	76.7%	4.5%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	15.3%	13.5%	1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40%	37.2%	2.8%
Christian	55.7%	46.2%	9.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Durham Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Street was 182.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.9% higher than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Durham Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 85th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE10 0XS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Durham Street are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Durham Street, Gateshead, NE10 0XS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE10 0XS

Average Price
£170,883

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£127,915

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£385,722

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Durham Street

Average Price
£125,030

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£125,030

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Durham Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Durham Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2018-07-20	£121,632
17 Durham Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£128,000	2016-10-17	£169,862
Apartment 7 Whinney House Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£315,000	2014-12-12	£381,517
20 Durham Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2013-11-28	£107,215
5 Durham Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£75,500	2005-02-11	£116,451

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE10 0XS

Employment

NE10 0XS 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 retired residents living in NE10 0XS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	15
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	12
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	7
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ	- not rated	2,326 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY	- not rated	3,870 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW	- not rated	3,933 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ	- not rated	4,572 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	4,699 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	387 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw Rothbury Avenue , Pelaw NE10 0QY	3out of 4	387 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wardley Primary School Keir Hardie Avenue , Wardley NE10 8TX	3out of 4	728 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Drive Community Primary School The Drive , Felling NE10 0PY	3out of 4	747 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bill Quay Primary School Davidson Road , Bill Quay NE10 0UN	3out of 4	1,067 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heworth Comprehensive Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT	- not rated	668 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT	- not rated	690 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ	- not rated	1,443 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Hepburn Community Academy Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ	- not rated	1,443 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ	- not rated	1,537 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY	- not rated	4,651 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ	- not rated	5,461 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE	- not rated	3,751 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ	- not rated	1,177 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ	3out of 4	2,383 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT	3out of 4	2,672 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hewburn School Wealcroft , NE10 8LT	- not rated	2,672 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB	- not rated	2,691 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pelaw Branch Library	Joicey Street	364 yd
Pelaw Auctions	Unit 9-10A Green Lane Industrial Estate	391 yd
Le Olive Verdi	First Floor, Pelaw Inn, Shields Road	438 yd
KFC	Abbotsford Road	716 yd
Bill Quay Cafe	Cafe, Bill Quay Community Farm, Hainingwood Terrace	868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pelaw Social Club	Kirkstone Road	219 yd
Pelaw Inn	Shields Road	435 yd
Swan Hotel	Sunderland Road	484 yd
Felling Cricket Club	High Heworth Lane	1,010 yd
The Wardley	Brack Terrace	1,023 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Linos	1 Fairfield Terrace	318 yd
Dicksons	11 Fairfield Terrace	318 yd
DLLO Limited	Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate	341 yd
Dominic's Italian Takeaway	Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate	341 yd
New Garden Chinese Takeaway	3 Brookfield Terrace	389 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Shields Road		435 yd
Lidl	Shields Road		435 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pelaw Playing Fields TYNE VIEW GARDENS	grass pitches	420 yd
Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	692 yd
Wardley Primary School KEIR HARDIE AVENUE	grass pitches	726 yd
The Drive Primary School THE DRIVE	grass pitches	738 yd
Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	850 yd
Powerhouse Gym PARKSIDE HOUSE PARKSIDE HOUSE STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	862 yd
King George V Playing Field, Watermill Lane, Felling WATERMILL LANE	grass pitches	917 yd
Bill Quay Albion Cricket Club HALL TERRACE	grass pitches	1,078 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	162.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE10 0XS