Oak Avenue is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE11 9UQ is located in the Dunston Hill and Whickham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Avenue, Gateshead, NE11 9UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE11 9US, NE11 9XD, NE11 9XB, NE11 9QD, NE11 9UP, NE11 9UR, NE11 9UL, NE11 9UJ, NE11 9PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE11 9UQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 56.4% | 54% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 43.6% | 46% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 9UQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 34.9% | 46.7% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 24.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 16.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (67.4%) 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 | 42.7% | 36.8% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 22% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 23% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 15.8% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 18.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 92.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 96.7% | 90.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 90.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Avenue was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Dunston and Teams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dunston and Teams and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Oak Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2025-03-24 | £84,195 |
| 25 Oak Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2025-03-14 | £73,987 |
| 2A Oak Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-11-25 | £165,313 |
| 3 Oak Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-05-01 | £133,461 |
| 38 Oak Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-11-28 | £74,407 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lobley Hill Primary School Rothbury Gardens , Lobley Hill NE11 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,351 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,314 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 | 4,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAC Cafe | The Dunston Activity Centre, Ellison Road | 613 yd | |
| Dunston Deli Ltd | 49 Ravensworth Road | 790 yd | |
| Amelia's Bait Box Ltd | Malvern Gardens | 855 yd | |
| Jump Giants | Forge Road | 876 yd | |
| The Fed | Lancaster Road | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmeside Hall Social Club | Myrtle Avenue | 246 yd | |
| The Highwayman | Whickham Highway | 419 yd | |
| Dunston Masonic Hall | Dunston Masonic Lodge Masonic, 29 Holmside Avenue | 544 yd | |
| Dun Cow Inn | Dun Cow Inn, Ellison Road | 613 yd | |
| The Norwood | Malvern Gardens | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Chinese Take Away | 2 King George Avenue | 158 yd | |
| J&M Butties | 21 The Crescent | 316 yd | |
| Robs Fish Bar | 23 The Crescent | 316 yd | |
| Double K | 16 Maple Avenue | 484 yd | |
| Moti Mahal | 12 Maple Avenue | 484 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunston Leisure Centre DUNSTON BANK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 217 yd |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School (Closed) Market Lane | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Dunston Activity Centre ELLISON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School MARKET LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Dunston Park Dunston Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 693 yd |
| Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre (Closed) Market Lane | ski slopes | 768 yd |
| Emmanuel Technology College Consett Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.