Sherburn Way, Gateshead, NE10 8SZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE10 8SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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	45.6%	47.5%	1.9%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	54.4%	52.5%	-1.9%	49.0%	3.5%

Partnership Status

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 8SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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	34.8%	31.1%	-3.7%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	43.9%	51.7%	7.8%	44.2%	7.5%
Married: Same sex	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	9.1%	12.6%	3.5%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	5.5%	4.6%	-0.9%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

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	45%	40.6%	-4.4%	48.4%	-7.8%
Good health	38.3%	38.8%	0.5%	33.6%	5.2%
Fair health	12.8%	13.1%	0.3%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	2.2%	6.9%	4.7%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.6%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.7%	17.6%	-3.1%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	15%	0.4%	9.6%	5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	20.3%	2.0%	13.4%	6.9%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	9.2%	4.3%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	13.7%	1.5%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	26.2%	23.5%	-2.7%	33.8%	-10.3%
Other	3%	0.7%	-2.3%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	98.9%	97.5%	-1.4%	81.4%	16.1%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	98.3%	97.5%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	97.5%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	76.7%	12.1%
France	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
No passport held	9.4%	13.5%	-4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.5%	37.2%	-11.7%
Christian	73.3%	46.2%	27.1%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%

Safety

Is Sherburn Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherburn Way was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Sherburn Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NE10 8SZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sherburn Way are based on 161 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sherburn Way, Gateshead, NE10 8SZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE10 8SZ

Average Price
£281,446

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£289,646

Detached
£279,806

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sherburn Way

Average Price
£212,959

Semi-Detached
£201,155

Terraced
£184,784

Detached
£271,747

Flats/Maisonettes
£96,432

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sherburn WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
73 Sherburn Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2015-02-27	£342,414
59 Sherburn Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2006-09-07	£293,563
74 Sherburn Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£199,950	2006-02-24	£283,218
71 Sherburn Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2004-09-03	£258,685
73 Sherburn Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2003-10-10	£264,991

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE10 8SZ

Employment

NE10 8SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE10 8SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	51
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	3
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Other	2
Information and communication	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	3out of 4	3,397 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ	4out of 4	4,109 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY	4out of 4	4,229 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG	4out of 4	5,077 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	5,191 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	158 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN	4out of 4	668 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wardley Primary School Keir Hardie Avenue , Wardley NE10 8TX	3out of 4	1,183 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP	- not rated	1,330 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roman Road Primary School Leam Lane Estate , Felling NE10 8SA	4out of 4	1,525 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT	1out of 4	1,651 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET	2out of 4	2,162 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
XP Gateshead Swards Road ,	- not rated	2,318 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ	4out of 4	3,187 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU	3out of 4	3,263 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT	3out of 4	2,364 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ	- not rated	2,603 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ	3out of 4	2,992 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ	1out of 4	4,141 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY	3out of 4	4,199 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nine and Dine Limited	Heworth Golf Club, Heworth Golf Course, Leam Lane	442 yd
Burger King	Leam Lane, West Boldon	747 yd
Mister Twisters	15E Follingsby Avenue	838 yd
Priory Court Restaurant	Manor Gardens	1,030 yd
Trotters at Priory Court	Priory Court Manor Gardens	1,035 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heworth Golf Club	Leam Lane	480 yd
Wardley Club	Sunderland Road	595 yd
The Green	Whitemare Pool	747 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leam Lane Happiness	96 Ridgeway	713 yd
Subway	Leam Lane, West Boldon	747 yd
Gills Fish & Chips	99 Meresyde	1,017 yd
Leam Lane Chinese Take Away	101 Meresyde	1,017 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heworth Golf Club Ltd GINGLING GATE GINGLING GATE HEWORTH	golf	438 yd
Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD	grass pitches	749 yd
Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD	grass pitches	777 yd
Wardley Welfare Park WEST CRESCENT	grass pitches	893 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	183.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE10 8SZ