Thropton Close is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 8SP 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 Thropton Close, Gateshead, NE10 8SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 8SW, NE10 8SN, NE10 8SZ, NE10 8SQ, NE10 8TF, NE10 8RG, NE10 8YH, NE10 8RZ, NE10 8RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE10 8SP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 46.7% | 48.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE10 8SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 20.6% | -6.4% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 68.1% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 23.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 46.2% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 39.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 12.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 14.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 18.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 23% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 99.4% | 97.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thropton Close was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thropton Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 117th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Thropton Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-03-27 | £158,532 |
| 21 Thropton Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-04 | £201,068 |
| 24 Thropton Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2019-12-10 | £165,120 |
| 12 Thropton Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2018-03-29 | £225,507 |
| 23 Thropton Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2017-10-06 | £162,621 |
NE10 8SP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Mere Community Primary School Sherburn Way , Wardley NE10 8BA | 3out of 4 | 46 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardley Primary School Keir Hardie Avenue , Wardley NE10 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Road Primary School Leam Lane Estate , Felling NE10 8SA | 4out of 4 | 1,435 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 | 1,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,268 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | 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 | 368 yd | |
| Burger King | Leam Lane, West Boldon | 848 yd | |
| Mister Twisters | 15E Follingsby Avenue | 936 yd | |
| Priory Court Restaurant | Manor Gardens | 978 yd | |
| Trotters at Priory Court | Priory Court Manor Gardens | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Golf Club | Leam Lane | 404 yd | |
| Wardley Club | Sunderland Road | 678 yd | |
| The Green | Whitemare Pool | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leam Lane Happiness | 96 Ridgeway | 609 yd | |
| Subway | Leam Lane, West Boldon | 848 yd | |
| Gills Fish & Chips | 99 Meresyde | 909 yd | |
| Leam Lane Chinese Take Away | 101 Meresyde | 909 yd | |
| The Square Deli | 1A Fewster Square | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | The Bugle, Meresyde | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heworth Golf Club Ltd GINGLING GATE GINGLING GATE HEWORTH | golf | 365 yd |
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Wardley Welfare Park WEST CRESCENT | grass pitches | 927 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 | 158.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.