Bittern Close is in Dunston, Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE11 9FF is located in the Dunston and Teams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bittern Close, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE11 9EB, NE11 9FG, NE11 9FB, NE11 9DX, NE11 9HH, NE11 9FE, NE11 9FD, NE11 9EF, NE11 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE11 9FF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.7% | 49.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 NE11 9FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 57.8% | 50.9% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 31.3% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50.6% | 46.7% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 38.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 NE11 9FF this area, 5.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 5.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 4.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 22.5% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 43.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 10.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81.8% | 73.2% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 84.4% | 77.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| 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 | 84.4% | 77.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13.1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bittern Close was 212.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% higher than the Dunston and Teams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bittern Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dunston and Teams and the 90th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Bittern Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2025-04-22 | £126,000 |
| 35 Bittern Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-25 | £153,582 |
| 83 Bittern Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-05-31 | £158,951 |
| 49 Bittern Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2024-04-15 | £97,841 |
| 123 Bittern Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-09-01 | £213,317 |
NE11 9FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 224 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Clumber Street North , Elswick NE4 7RE | 1out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Primary School Teindland Close , Benwell NE4 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,312 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treats by the Tyne | Dunston Community Centre, Collingwood Terrace | 300 yd | |
| Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar | Unit 4, Swordfish House Amethyst Road | 399 yd | |
| DK Home Support | Advance House, 159-161 Ravensworth Road | 428 yd | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Department For Environment Food And Rural Affairs, Lancaster House Hampshire Court, Newcastle Business Park | 734 yd | |
| Mediclean Ltd | Mediclean Ltd, Lancaster House Hampshire Court, Newcastle Business Park | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tudor Rose | Collingwood Terrace | 317 yd | |
| sunside social club | Staithes Road | 390 yd | |
| Dunston UTS Football Club | UTS Stadium, Wellington Road | 633 yd | |
| Dunston Social Club Limited | Dunston Social Club Limited, Ravensworth Road | 758 yd | |
| Dun Cow Inn | Dun Cow Inn, Ellison Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills Fish & Chips | 35 Dunston Road | 301 yd | |
| The Deli | Unit 2, Swordfish House Amethyst Road | 398 yd | |
| Chowman @ Westview Chinese | Unit 2 Dunston Enterprise Park | 445 yd | |
| Tribe Street Coffee | Wellington Road | 461 yd | |
| Apos Pizza | 157 Ravensworth Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Store | 115 Wellington Road | 325 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary Academy COLLIERY ROAD | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Federation Park WELLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Dunston Park Dunston Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Eagles Community Arena SCOTSWOOD ROAD | 881 yd | |
| Dunston Activity Centre ELLISON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 908 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 | 61.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.2% |
| 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 | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.