Cotemede is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 8JR 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 Cotemede, Gateshead, NE10 8JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 8HX, NE10 8JT, NE10 8LB, NE10 8JE, NE10 8JY, NE10 8QS, NE10 8HY, NE10 8JS, NE10 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE10 8JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 29.3% | 43% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 38.4% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 36.2% | 33.3% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 46.5% | 11.5% | 33.6% | 12.9% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 13.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 5.1% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 NE10 8JR this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher 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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.4% | 29.8% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.8% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 99.4% | 98.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotemede was 129.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% higher than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotemede has the 14th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 193rd highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Cotemede, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-09-30 | £125,378 |
| 44 Cotemede, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-04 | £234,265 |
| 70 Cotemede, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £133,100 | 2022-04-22 | £148,219 |
| Durham Ranger Cotemede, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-01-05 | £149,486 |
| 88 Cotemede, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-08-27 | £160,651 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 5,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP | - not rated | 218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Road Primary School Leam Lane Estate , Felling NE10 8SA | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegate Community Primary School Colegate West , Leam Lane Estate NE10 9AH | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Mere Community Primary School Sherburn Way , Wardley NE10 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,142 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 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,869 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 | 1,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 3,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Leam Lane | Community Centre, Leam Lane Centre, Cotemede | 132 yd | |
| Piccante | 5 Fewster Square | 197 yd | |
| The Welcome Ground | St Andrews Church Hall, Whinbrooke | 284 yd | |
| Potter's Cafe and Delicious Deserts | Meresyde | 371 yd | |
| Nine and Dine Limited | Heworth Golf Club, Heworth Golf Course, Leam Lane | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DURHAM RANGER | The Durham Ranger, 44 Cotemede | 3 yd | |
| Leam Lane Social Club | Fewster Square | 204 yd | |
| The New Eagle | Glynfellis | 541 yd | |
| The Eagle | Wealcroft | 542 yd | |
| Heworth Golf Club | Leam Lane | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo Pizza | 1 Fewster Square | 204 yd | |
| Harry's | 13 Fewster Square | 204 yd | |
| Dicksons | 4 Fewster Square | 204 yd | |
| The Square Deli | 1A Fewster Square | 247 yd | |
| Saleems | 13-15 Glynfellis | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarons Express | 2 Fewster Square | 194 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | North-Eastern Co-Op Society Limited, Fewster Square | 204 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | The Bugle, Meresyde | 372 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Felling Swimming Pool (Closed) Cotemede | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 210 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School Colegate | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Roman Road Primary School CHEVINGTON | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Colegate Community Primary School COLEGATE WEST | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club Ltd GINGLING GATE GINGLING GATE HEWORTH | golf | 924 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 | 203.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.