Hallgarth is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 8XJ 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 Hallgarth, Gateshead, NE10 8XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 8UN, NE10 8XL, NE10 8XN, NE10 8XH, NE10 8DJ, NE10 8XE, NE10 8XA, NE10 8UR, NE10 8US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE10 8XJ 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 | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 29.7% | 34.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 37.2% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 11% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 35.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 20.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 26.8% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 16.1% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 16.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.5% | 92.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.8% | 93.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hallgarth was 373.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 387.5% higher than the Pelaw and Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hallgarth has the 2nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth and the 29th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 174.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hallgarth, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2026-01-05 | £133,768 |
| 31 Hallgarth, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2024-10-18 | £147,445 |
| 24 Hallgarth, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-06-09 | £146,897 |
| 23 Hallgarth, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-05 | £127,800 |
| 24 Hallgarth, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2021-03-12 | £116,761 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE10 8XJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 5,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingey House Primary School Millford , Leam Lane Estate NE10 8DN | 3out of 4 | 167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP | - not rated | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Mere Community Primary School Sherburn Way , Wardley NE10 8BA | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardley Primary School Keir Hardie Avenue , Wardley NE10 8TX | 3out of 4 | 727 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 | - not rated | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Comprehensive Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,808 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 | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewburn School Wealcroft , NE10 8LT | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbric Springwell Community Hub , Lanchester Avenue NE9 7AL | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 366 yd | |
| The Welcome Ground | St Andrews Church Hall, Whinbrooke | 417 yd | |
| Piccante | 5 Fewster Square | 520 yd | |
| Spring Leam Lane | Community Centre, Leam Lane Centre, Cotemede | 637 yd | |
| Priory Court Restaurant | Manor Gardens | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leam Lane Social Club | Fewster Square | 510 yd | |
| THE DURHAM RANGER | The Durham Ranger, 44 Cotemede | 700 yd | |
| Heworth Golf Club | Leam Lane | 782 yd | |
| Felling Cricket Club | High Heworth Lane | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills Fish & Chips | 99 Meresyde | 100 yd | |
| Leam Lane Chinese Take Away | 101 Meresyde | 100 yd | |
| The Square Deli | 1A Fewster Square | 456 yd | |
| Harry's | 13 Fewster Square | 510 yd | |
| Dicksons | 4 Fewster Square | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | The Bugle, Meresyde | 365 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | North-Eastern Co-Op Society Limited, Fewster Square | 510 yd | |
| Aarons Express | 2 Fewster Square | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lingey House Primary School MILLFORD | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Oliver Henderson Park MILLFORD | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Felling Swimming Pool (Closed) Cotemede | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School Colegate | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Wardley Primary School KEIR HARDIE AVENUE | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club Ltd GINGLING GATE GINGLING GATE HEWORTH | golf | 790 yd |
| Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Colegate Community Primary School COLEGATE WEST | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 207 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.