Meresyde is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 8PE 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 Meresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 8UP, NE10 8QE, NE10 8PP, NE10 8QB, NE10 8XQ, NE10 8DU, NE10 8HR, NE10 8QD, NE10 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE10 8PE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 54.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 45.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 38.3% | 38.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 41.5% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 10% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (70.4%) 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 | 36.4% | 39.1% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 16% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 8PE this area, 33.3% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 33.3% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 13.3% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 14.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 92.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 99.3% | 92.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 91.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meresyde was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% lower than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Meresyde has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 14th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Meresyde, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-08-23 | £162,989 |
| 169 Meresyde, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-09-20 | £132,708 |
| 183 Meresyde, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2021-03-05 | £103,354 |
| 151 Meresyde, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2020-06-26 | £168,034 |
| 187 Meresyde, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-09-13 | £159,763 |
NE10 8PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 5,396 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 | 173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegate Community Primary School Colegate West , Leam Lane Estate NE10 9AH | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Road Primary School Leam Lane Estate , Felling NE10 8SA | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Mere Community Primary School Sherburn Way , Wardley NE10 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,081 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 | 750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,955 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 | 4,620 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 | 1,441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 3,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter's Cafe and Delicious Deserts | Meresyde | 73 yd | |
| Piccante | 5 Fewster Square | 164 yd | |
| The Welcome Ground | St Andrews Church Hall, Whinbrooke | 170 yd | |
| Spring Leam Lane | Community Centre, Leam Lane Centre, Cotemede | 246 yd | |
| Nine and Dine Limited | Heworth Golf Club, Heworth Golf Course, Leam Lane | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leam Lane Social Club | Fewster Square | 163 yd | |
| THE DURHAM RANGER | The Durham Ranger, 44 Cotemede | 354 yd | |
| The New Eagle | Glynfellis | 851 yd | |
| The Eagle | Wealcroft | 851 yd | |
| Felling Cricket Club | High Heworth Lane | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo Pizza | 1 Fewster Square | 163 yd | |
| Harry's | 13 Fewster Square | 163 yd | |
| Dicksons | 4 Fewster Square | 163 yd | |
| The Square Deli | 1A Fewster Square | 163 yd | |
| Leam Lane Chinese Take Away | 101 Meresyde | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | The Bugle, Meresyde | 73 yd | |
| Aarons Express | 2 Fewster Square | 162 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | North-Eastern Co-Op Society Limited, Fewster Square | 163 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Felling Swimming Pool (Closed) Cotemede | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 160 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School Colegate | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Colegate Community Primary School COLEGATE WEST | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Roman Road Primary School CHEVINGTON | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club Ltd GINGLING GATE GINGLING GATE HEWORTH | golf | 962 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Watermill Lane, Felling WATERMILL LANE | grass pitches | 981 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 | 178.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.