Wellfield Terrace is in Windy Nook, Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 9BU 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 Wellfield Terrace, Windy Nook, Gateshead, NE10 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 9DE, NE10 9TN, NE10 9DB, NE10 9BT, NE10 9HA, NE10 9EY, NE10 9DJ, NE10 9TP, NE10 9TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE10 9BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.7% | 49.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE10 9BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 49.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 34.1% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 42.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 24.8% | 20.1% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 20.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 26.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.5% | 97.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellfield Terrace was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% lower than the Felling average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Wellfield Terrace has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Felling and the 28th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Wellfield Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-01 | £168,605 |
| 15 Wellfield Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-11-14 | £162,207 |
| 25 Wellfield Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2022-08-05 | £77,731 |
| 18 Wellfield Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-01-29 | £105,719 |
| 10 Wellfield Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-09-25 | £56,678 |
NE10 9BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 5,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falla Park Community Primary School Falla Park Road , Felling NE10 9HP | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School Carr Hill Road , NE9 5NB | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Nook Primary School Albion Street , NE10 9BD | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandling Primary School Mulberry Street , Felling NE10 0JB | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Drive Community Primary School The Drive , Felling NE10 0PY | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,810 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valente's Bar Bistro | 8 Coldwell Street | 515 yd | |
| Food Cycle Felling | Crowhall Tower Community Centre, Crowhall Lane | 548 yd | |
| Express Diner | Asda Felling, Crowhall Lane | 604 yd | |
| Felling Bingo | Victoria Square | 679 yd | |
| Lilyput Lane Limited | Holly Hill Centre, 37 High Street | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brandling Inn | Balmoral Tavern, Balmoral Drive | 455 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | Windy Nook Road | 489 yd | |
| Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, Coldwell Street | 489 yd | |
| Sutherlands | Stone Street | 526 yd | |
| Portland Arms | Split Crow Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Kitchen | 1 Albion Street | 367 yd | |
| Danny's Kitchen | 146 Balmoral Drive | 455 yd | |
| Wing Sun Chop Suey House | Wing Sun Chop Suey House, Coldwell Street | 515 yd | |
| Carl Gills Golden Fry | 10A Coldwell Street | 515 yd | |
| Pizza Euro | 14 Crowhall Lane | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syo Store Ltd | 1 Wellfield Terrace | 6 yd | |
| Tesco | Cooperative Terrace | 143 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 145 Balmoral Drive | 457 yd | |
| Felling Store | 6 Coldwell Street | 545 yd | |
| Asda | Helmsley Shopping Centre, Crowhall Lane | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Street | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Windy Nook Primary School | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Carr Hill Reservoir CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Furrowfield School FURROWFIELD SCHOOL FURROWFIELD SCHOOL WHITEHILL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy (Closed) SWARDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Ateres Girls High School ALTERES JEWISH GIRSL HIGH SCHOOL ALTERES JEWISH GIRSL HIGH SCHOOL WILLOW GROVE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Felling Park PARK WORKS PARK WORKS SUNDERLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 960 yd |
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 110.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.