Meresyde is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 8UP 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 Meresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 8PE, NE10 8DU, NE10 8HR, NE10 8QB, NE10 8QE, NE10 8XQ, NE10 8XN, NE10 8HT, NE10 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE10 8UP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% 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 | 53.6% | 56.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 43.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 | 34% | 36.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 30.6% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 15.9% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 16% | 8.7% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 38.9% | 35.9% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 36.6% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 16.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 8UP this area, 32.9% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 32.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 7.9% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.7% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 17.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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% | 96.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meresyde was 650.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 580.8% higher than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Meresyde has the highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 18th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 219.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Meresyde, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2013-05-17 | £112,513 |
| 82 Meresyde, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2012-06-08 | £118,675 |
| 62 Meresyde, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2005-05-13 | £170,902 |
| 86 Meresyde, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2005-01-14 | £138,438 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 5,412 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 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegate Community Primary School Colegate West , Leam Lane Estate NE10 9AH | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Road Primary School Leam Lane Estate , Felling NE10 8SA | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Mere Community Primary School Sherburn Way , Wardley NE10 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,002 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 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,892 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 | 4,667 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 | 1,498 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 3,404 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 | 10 yd | |
| The Welcome Ground | St Andrews Church Hall, Whinbrooke | 133 yd | |
| Piccante | 5 Fewster Square | 183 yd | |
| Spring Leam Lane | Community Centre, Leam Lane Centre, Cotemede | 289 yd | |
| Nine and Dine Limited | Heworth Golf Club, Heworth Golf Course, Leam Lane | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leam Lane Social Club | Fewster Square | 176 yd | |
| THE DURHAM RANGER | The Durham Ranger, 44 Cotemede | 378 yd | |
| Heworth Golf Club | Leam Lane | 868 yd | |
| The New Eagle | Glynfellis | 898 yd | |
| The Eagle | Wealcroft | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Deli | 1A Fewster Square | 147 yd | |
| Harry's | 13 Fewster Square | 176 yd | |
| Dicksons | 4 Fewster Square | 176 yd | |
| Anglo Pizza | 1 Fewster Square | 176 yd | |
| Leam Lane Chinese Take Away | 101 Meresyde | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | The Bugle, Meresyde | 9 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | North-Eastern Co-Op Society Limited, Fewster Square | 176 yd | |
| Aarons Express | 2 Fewster Square | 192 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Felling Swimming Pool (Closed) Cotemede | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 211 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School Colegate | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Colegate Community Primary School COLEGATE WEST | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Roman Road Primary School CHEVINGTON | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club Ltd GINGLING GATE GINGLING GATE HEWORTH | golf | 892 yd |
| Wardley Primary School KEIR HARDIE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.