Brearley Way is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 9JL is located in the Felling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brearley Way, Gateshead, NE10 9JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 9JJ, NE10 9EP, NE10 9JR, NE10 9JA, NE10 0BN, NE8 3TA, NE10 0BS, NE10 9TF, NE10 9TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE10 9JL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48.3% | 47.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 36.8% | 37.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 36.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 9.9% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 (53.3%) 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 | 22.2% | 12.4% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -36.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 40.9% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 30% | 29% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Bad health | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 9JL this area, 45.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.4% | 45.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 27.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 88.5% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 100% | 87.5% | -12.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 87% | -13.0% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brearley Way was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Felling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brearley Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Felling and the 237th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brearley Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-07-31 | £112,069 |
| 3 Brearley Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-03-28 | £140,959 |
| 3 Brearley Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2015-03-27 | £133,108 |
| 3 Brearley Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2008-04-28 | £130,964 |
| 8 Brearley Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2007-06-15 | £127,010 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE10 9JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 2,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,634 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 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandling Primary School Mulberry Street , Felling NE10 0JB | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School Carr Hill Road , NE9 5NB | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede Community Primary School Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 825 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 | 1,327 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,281 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,928 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 | 886 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilyput Lane Limited | Holly Hill Centre, 37 High Street | 374 yd | |
| Gwarn Jerk | 92 High Street | 374 yd | |
| Felling Bingo | Victoria Square | 404 yd | |
| Valente's Bar Bistro | 8 Coldwell Street | 411 yd | |
| Al Taib | 7 Coxon Terrace | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brandling Inn | Balmoral Tavern, Balmoral Drive | 324 yd | |
| Portland Arms | Split Crow Road | 344 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell Hotel, Victoria Square | 404 yd | |
| Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, Coldwell Street | 450 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | Windy Nook Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's Kitchen | 146 Balmoral Drive | 324 yd | |
| Rob's Fish Bar | 12 Morley Terrace | 370 yd | |
| Trotters | 11 Morley Terrace | 370 yd | |
| Inferno Italian Takeaway | 85 High Street | 373 yd | |
| Chop Chop Chinese | 94 High Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayms Express | 145 Balmoral Drive | 323 yd | |
| Felling Store | 6 Coldwell Street | 399 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 2-3 Victoria Square | 420 yd | |
| Asda | Helmsley Shopping Centre, Crowhall Lane | 452 yd | |
| Syo Store Ltd | 1 Wellfield Terrace | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Felling Park PARK WORKS PARK WORKS SUNDERLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Felling Flower Showfield ABBOTSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Bede Community Primary School OLD FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Ateres Girls High School ALTERES JEWISH GIRSL HIGH SCHOOL ALTERES JEWISH GIRSL HIGH SCHOOL WILLOW GROVE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Carr Hill Reservoir CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.