Hill Crest is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 9AN is located in the Windy Nook and Whitehills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Crest, Gateshead, NE10 9AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 9AL, NE10 9XQ, NE10 9AP, NE10 9AQ, NE10 9LH, NE10 9XG, NE10 9AG, NE10 9XL, NE10 9BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE10 9AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 54.5% | 52% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 36.6% | 37% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 36.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 (66.3%) 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 | 36.6% | 29.4% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -19.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 36.9% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 22.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Bad health | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 26.9% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 14.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 11.9% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 17.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 98% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Crest was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the High Fell average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Hill Crest, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2026-02-20 | £121,000 |
| 54 Hill Crest, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-07-04 | £110,944 |
| 47 Hill Crest, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-04-25 | £146,290 |
| 49 Hill Crest, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £94,750 | 2023-02-17 | £100,869 |
| 62 Hill Crest, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-12-16 | £132,463 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | - not rated | 3,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 5,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 5,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegate Junior School Colegate West , Leam Lane Estate NE10 9AH | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegate Infant School Colegate West , Leam Lane Estate NE10 9AH | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegate Community Primary School Colegate West , Leam Lane Estate NE10 9AH | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Colegate , Leam Lane NE10 8PP | - not rated | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 467 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Comprehensive Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 765 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 | 4,108 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 | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewburn School Wealcroft , NE10 8LT | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbric Springwell Community Hub , Lanchester Avenue NE9 7AL | - not rated | 1,627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Leam Lane | Community Centre, Leam Lane Centre, Cotemede | 783 yd | |
| Piccante | 5 Fewster Square | 842 yd | |
| Potter's Cafe and Delicious Deserts | Meresyde | 851 yd | |
| The Welcome Ground | St Andrews Church Hall, Whinbrooke | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felling Cricket Club | High Heworth Lane | 441 yd | |
| Leam Lane Social Club | Fewster Square | 852 yd | |
| THE DURHAM RANGER | The Durham Ranger, 44 Cotemede | 887 yd | |
| The Eagle | Wealcroft | 968 yd | |
| The New Eagle | Glynfellis | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snac Attac | 8A Chilside Road | 821 yd | |
| Anglo Pizza | 1 Fewster Square | 852 yd | |
| Harry's | 13 Fewster Square | 852 yd | |
| Dicksons | 4 Fewster Square | 852 yd | |
| The Square Deli | 1A Fewster Square | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarons Express | 2 Fewster Square | 818 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | The Bugle, Meresyde | 851 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | North-Eastern Co-Op Society Limited, Fewster Square | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colegate Community Primary School COLEGATE WEST | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy (Closed) SWARDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Watermill Lane, Felling WATERMILL LANE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School Colegate | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Albion Street | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Windy Nook Primary School | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Felling Swimming Pool (Closed) Cotemede | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Heworth Leisure Centre HIGH LANES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| The Drive Primary School THE DRIVE | grass pitches | 923 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 | 172.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.