Birch Avenue, Gateshead, NE10 8UX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE10 8UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	50.7%	-2.7%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	46.6%	49.3%	2.7%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	27.7%	32%	4.3%	37.9%	-5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.1%	50.9%	-3.2%	44.2%	6.7%
Separated	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.1%	7.5%	1.4%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	10.8%	9.2%	-1.6%	6.1%	3.1%

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	41.8%	43.6%	1.8%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	36%	37.1%	1.1%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	14.4%	12.4%	-2.0%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	6.2%	5.5%	-0.7%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.3%

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	29.4%	22.4%	-7.0%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	9.6%	-2.5%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	14%	-1.2%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	7%	-0.4%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	18.9%	4.2%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	18.6%	28.1%	9.5%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
White	100%	98.2%	-1.8%	81.4%	16.8%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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%	96.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	13.1%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.2%	2.2%	5.6%	-3.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	96.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.4%	76.7%	8.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.7%	37.2%	-3.5%
Christian	59.4%	46.2%	13.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Birch Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Avenue was 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birch Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 328th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE10 8UX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Birch Avenue are based on 24 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 Birch Avenue, Gateshead, NE10 8UX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE10 8UX

Average Price
£254,342

Semi-Detached
£255,537

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£240,000

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Avenue

Average Price
£254,749

Semi-Detached
£253,541

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,031

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Birch Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-01-15	£240,696
4 Birch Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-04-16	£275,044
15 Birch Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£196,000	2020-05-22	£249,455
18 Birch Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2019-05-17	£233,499
17 Birch Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2018-07-11	£260,863

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE10 8UX

Employment

NE10 8UX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Manufacturing	16
Construction	10
Education	8
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ	4out of 4	3,069 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY	4out of 4	4,317 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	3out of 4	4,409 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD	4out of 4	4,902 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wardley Primary School Keir Hardie Avenue , Wardley NE10 8TX	3out of 4	588 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Colegate Community Primary School Colegate West , Leam Lane Estate NE10 9AH	3out of 4	662 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN	4out of 4	675 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP	- not rated	789 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Drive Community Primary School The Drive , Felling NE10 0PY	3out of 4	834 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	321 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
XP Gateshead Swards Road ,	- not rated	1,160 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET	2out of 4	2,322 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ	4out of 4	2,347 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU	3out of 4	3,472 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE	- not rated	4,256 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ	- not rated	1,279 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT	3out of 4	2,016 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ	3out of 4	2,028 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ	1out of 4	2,918 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR	4out of 4	3,380 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pelaw Auctions	Unit 9-10A Green Lane Industrial Estate	564 yd
Potter's Cafe and Delicious Deserts	Meresyde	618 yd
The Welcome Ground	St Andrews Church Hall, Whinbrooke	736 yd
Priory Court Restaurant	Manor Gardens	739 yd
Trotters at Priory Court	Priory Court Manor Gardens	768 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pelaw Social Club	Kirkstone Road	663 yd
Swan Hotel	Sunderland Road	731 yd
Felling Cricket Club	High Heworth Lane	769 yd
Leam Lane Social Club	Fewster Square	783 yd
Pelaw Inn	Shields Road	852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leam Lane Chinese Take Away	101 Meresyde	373 yd
Gills Fish & Chips	99 Meresyde	373 yd
DLLO Limited	Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate	600 yd
Dominic's Italian Takeaway	Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate	600 yd
The Square Deli	1A Fewster Square	758 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Frozen Foods Limited	The Bugle, Meresyde	618 yd
The Co-operative Group	North-Eastern Co-Op Society Limited, Fewster Square	783 yd
Aarons Express	2 Fewster Square	789 yd
Aldi	Shields Road	852 yd
Lidl	Shields Road	852 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	199 yd
Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	431 yd
Wardley Primary School KEIR HARDIE AVENUE	grass pitches	513 yd
Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD	grass pitches	577 yd
Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD	grass pitches	782 yd
Felling Swimming Pool (Closed) Cotemede	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	784 yd
King George V Playing Field, Watermill Lane, Felling WATERMILL LANE	grass pitches	785 yd
St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School Colegate	grass pitches	796 yd
Colegate Community Primary School COLEGATE WEST	grass pitches	805 yd
The Drive Primary School THE DRIVE	grass pitches	948 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE10 8UX