Leam Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 8SX 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 Leam Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 8SU, NE10 8ST, NE10 8TB, NE10 8TA, NE10 8UZ, NE10 8BE, NE10 8TE, NE10 8GB, NE10 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE10 8SX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 56.3% | 56.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 43.7% | 43.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 8SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 47.9% | 47.7% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 33.5% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 49.5% | 40.3% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 37.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 24.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 12.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 14% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 22.8% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.2% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 90% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 88.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leam Gardens was 121.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% higher than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leam Gardens has the 16th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 211th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Leam Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-06-26 | £128,554 |
| 50 Leam Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2012-06-29 | £126,418 |
NE10 8SX 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,240 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 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Mere Community Primary School Sherburn Way , Wardley NE10 8BA | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bill Quay Primary School Davidson Road , Bill Quay NE10 0UN | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw Rothbury Avenue , Pelaw NE10 0QY | - not rated | 1,123 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 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,996 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 | 2,259 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trotters at Priory Court | Priory Court Manor Gardens | 324 yd | |
| Priory Court Restaurant | Manor Gardens | 345 yd | |
| Burger King | Leam Lane, West Boldon | 968 yd | |
| Pelaw Auctions | Unit 9-10A Green Lane Industrial Estate | 972 yd | |
| Le Olive Verdi | First Floor, Pelaw Inn, Shields Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardley Club | Sunderland Road | 722 yd | |
| The Green | Whitemare Pool | 968 yd | |
| Bill Quay Cricket Club | Cricket Ground, Davidson Road | 983 yd | |
| Pelaw Inn | Shields Road | 1,013 yd | |
| The Wardley | Brack Terrace | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Leam Lane, West Boldon | 968 yd | |
| Gills Fish & Chips | 99 Meresyde | 975 yd | |
| Leam Lane Chinese Take Away | 101 Meresyde | 975 yd | |
| DLLO Limited | Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate | 1,017 yd | |
| Dominic's Italian Takeaway | Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Shields Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Lidl | Shields Road | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wardley Welfare Park WEST CRESCENT | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Wardley Primary School KEIR HARDIE AVENUE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Powerhouse Gym PARKSIDE HOUSE PARKSIDE HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Bill Quay Albion Cricket Club HALL TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 100.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.