Coltspool is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE11 0YS is located in the Lamesley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 2012-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coltspool, Gateshead, NE11 0YS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE11 0TN, NE11 0TW, NE11 0YP, NE11 0TJ, NE11 0YR, NE11 0TL, NE11 0NR, NE11 0YN, NE11 0YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE11 0YS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.7% | 31.4% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 40.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 18.4% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 7.5% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (69.3%) 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 | 28.8% | 42.3% | 13.5% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 27% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 18.9% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.5% | 27.7% | -25.8% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 10.9% | 4.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 19.5% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 22.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 95.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 93.5% | 94.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coltspool was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Lamesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coltspool has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lamesley and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Coltspool, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-05-12 | £165,905 |
| 35 Coltspool, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-07-01 | £133,660 |
| 21 Coltspool, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-07-10 | £209,446 |
| 45 Coltspool, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2019-10-02 | £213,382 |
| 22 Coltspool, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2019-08-23 | £204,615 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kibblesworth Academy West View , Kibblesworth NE11 0XP | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kibblesworth Primary School West View , Kibblesworth NE11 0XP | - not rated | 147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Street Junior and Infant School Morris Street , Birtley DH3 1EA | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ouston Primary School Arisaig , Ouston DH2 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ouston Primary School Arisaig , Ouston DH2 1RQ | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckenbeds Junior High School Saltwell Road South , Low Fell NE9 6LE | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT | - not rated | 4,498 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | - not rated | 4,555 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ | - not rated | 4,668 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giuseppe's Italian Bistro | 3 Hadrian House, Front Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibblesworth Workmens Club | Rose Gardens | 277 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kibblesworth Park GREENFORD | grass pitches | 121 yd |
| Kibblesworth Academy WEST VIEW | grass pitches | 154 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 | 93.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 59.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.