Cole Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 8EP 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 Cole Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 8EE, NE10 8EJ, NE10 8EN, NE10 8EY, NE10 8EH, NE10 8EQ, NE10 8UT, NE10 8HD, NE10 8UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE10 8EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.5% | 30.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 49.6% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 44% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 20.1% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 21.4% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 25.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 93.7% | 93% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 93.4% | 93% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cole Gardens was 96.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% higher than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cole Gardens has the 19th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 278th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cole Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-07-26 | £127,214 |
| 17 Cole Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-09-16 | £126,454 |
| 10 Cole Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2021-02-12 | £128,514 |
| 22 Cole Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2016-09-28 | £107,905 |
| 15 Cole Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-07-25 | £149,472 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardley Primary School Keir Hardie Avenue , Wardley NE10 8TX | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegate Community Primary School Colegate West , Leam Lane Estate NE10 9AH | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw Rothbury Avenue , Pelaw NE10 0QY | - not rated | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP | - not rated | 938 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,254 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 | 4,370 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 | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 3,598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Auctions | Unit 9-10A Green Lane Industrial Estate | 471 yd | |
| Priory Court Restaurant | Manor Gardens | 510 yd | |
| Trotters at Priory Court | Priory Court Manor Gardens | 538 yd | |
| Pelaw Branch Library | Joicey Street | 722 yd | |
| Le Olive Verdi | First Floor, Pelaw Inn, Shields Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Social Club | Kirkstone Road | 726 yd | |
| Pelaw Inn | Shields Road | 733 yd | |
| Swan Hotel | Sunderland Road | 866 yd | |
| Leam Lane Social Club | Fewster Square | 906 yd | |
| Felling Cricket Club | High Heworth Lane | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leam Lane Chinese Take Away | 101 Meresyde | 398 yd | |
| Gills Fish & Chips | 99 Meresyde | 398 yd | |
| DLLO Limited | Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate | 519 yd | |
| Dominic's Italian Takeaway | Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate | 519 yd | |
| Greggs | Former Pelaw Post Office, 1 Brookfield Terrace | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Shields Road | 733 yd | |
| Lidl | Shields Road | 733 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | The Bugle, Meresyde | 738 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | North-Eastern Co-Op Society Limited, Fewster Square | 906 yd | |
| Aarons Express | 2 Fewster Square | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wardley Primary School KEIR HARDIE AVENUE | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Felling Swimming Pool (Closed) Cotemede | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School Colegate | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Powerhouse Gym PARKSIDE HOUSE PARKSIDE HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Watermill Lane, Felling WATERMILL LANE | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Colegate Community Primary School COLEGATE WEST | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 171.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.