Broadlea is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 8XG is located in the Pelaw and Heworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadlea, Gateshead, NE10 8XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 8HW, NE10 8XW, NE10 8UW, NE10 8TU, NE10 8TT, NE10 8TP, NE10 8TS, NE10 8TN, NE10 8XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE10 8XG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 52.4% | 47.2% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 52.8% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 30% | 35.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 50.2% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 63.7% | 54.8% | -8.9% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 38.1% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8XG this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 7.9% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 23.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 40.2% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadlea was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Broadlea has the 10th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 91st lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Broadlea, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2021-04-30 | £112,939 |
| 5 Broadlea, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-08-28 | £135,641 |
| 14 Broadlea, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2020-03-13 | £137,030 |
| 2 Broadlea, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2017-08-21 | £146,162 |
| 5 Broadlea, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2014-12-19 | £127,905 |
NE10 8XG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,420 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 | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw Rothbury Avenue , Pelaw NE10 0QY | - not rated | 719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bill Quay Primary School Davidson Road , Bill Quay NE10 0UN | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Mere Community Primary School Sherburn Way , Wardley NE10 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,107 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 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,040 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 | 4,534 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 | 1,808 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 3,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Court Restaurant | Manor Gardens | 148 yd | |
| Trotters at Priory Court | Priory Court Manor Gardens | 154 yd | |
| Pelaw Auctions | Unit 9-10A Green Lane Industrial Estate | 503 yd | |
| Le Olive Verdi | First Floor, Pelaw Inn, Shields Road | 580 yd | |
| Pelaw Branch Library | Joicey Street | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelaw Inn | Shields Road | 584 yd | |
| The Wardley | Brack Terrace | 883 yd | |
| Pelaw Social Club | Kirkstone Road | 938 yd | |
| Bill Quay Cricket Club | Cricket Ground, Davidson Road | 955 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Joel Terrace | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLLO Limited | Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate | 548 yd | |
| Dominic's Italian Takeaway | Unit 3, Green Lane Buildings, Green Lane Industrial Estate | 548 yd | |
| Greggs | Former Pelaw Post Office, 1 Brookfield Terrace | 599 yd | |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway | 3 Brookfield Terrace | 601 yd | |
| Jaz & Jays Golden Fry Inn | 9 Brookfield Terrace | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Shields Road | 584 yd | |
| Lidl | Shields Road | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wardley Primary School KEIR HARDIE AVENUE | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| Powerhouse Gym PARKSIDE HOUSE PARKSIDE HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Wardley Welfare Park WEST CRESCENT | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Bill Quay Albion Cricket Club HALL TERRACE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Pelaw Playing Fields TYNE VIEW GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.