Alderwyk is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 8DB is located in the Wardley and Leam Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alderwyk, Gateshead, NE10 8DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 8DT, NE10 8BY, NE10 8BX, NE10 8DH, NE10 8DS, NE10 8BU, NE10 8DA, NE10 8DE, NE10 8JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE10 8DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 45.7% | 48.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 51.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 31.6% | 53.1% | 21.5% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 30.4% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 6.3% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 7.7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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% | 44.1% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 29.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 17.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 27.8% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 20.1% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 20.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 98.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 99.2% | 96.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderwyk was 156.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% higher than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alderwyk has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 151st highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Alderwyk, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-04-05 | £122,775 |
| 4 Alderwyk, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-03-08 | £123,023 |
| 8 Alderwyk, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-04-24 | £176,805 |
| 8 Alderwyk, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2011-02-14 | £140,181 |
NE10 8DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 5,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Mere Community Primary School Sherburn Way , Wardley NE10 8BA | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP | - not rated | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Road Primary School Leam Lane Estate , Felling NE10 8SA | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegate Community Primary School Colegate West , Leam Lane Estate NE10 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Community 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 | 5,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine and Dine Limited | Heworth Golf Club, Heworth Golf Course, Leam Lane | 316 yd | |
| The Welcome Ground | St Andrews Church Hall, Whinbrooke | 490 yd | |
| Piccante | 5 Fewster Square | 581 yd | |
| Potter's Cafe and Delicious Deserts | Meresyde | 584 yd | |
| Spring Leam Lane | Community Centre, Leam Lane Centre, Cotemede | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Golf Club | Leam Lane | 288 yd | |
| Leam Lane Social Club | Fewster Square | 570 yd | |
| THE DURHAM RANGER | The Durham Ranger, 44 Cotemede | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leam Lane Happiness | 96 Ridgeway | 38 yd | |
| The Square Deli | 1A Fewster Square | 518 yd | |
| Harry's | 13 Fewster Square | 570 yd | |
| Dicksons | 4 Fewster Square | 570 yd | |
| Anglo Pizza | 1 Fewster Square | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | North-Eastern Co-Op Society Limited, Fewster Square | 570 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | The Bugle, Meresyde | 584 yd | |
| Aarons Express | 2 Fewster Square | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club Ltd GINGLING GATE GINGLING GATE HEWORTH | golf | 316 yd |
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Felling Swimming Pool (Closed) Cotemede | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School Colegate | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Roman Road Primary School CHEVINGTON | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.