Greenhills is in Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 5BD is located in the Camperdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenhills, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 5BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 5BQ, NE12 5BP, NE12 5BN, NE12 6QE, NE12 5BA, NE12 5BB, NE12 5BJ, NE12 6QF, NE12 6QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE12 5BD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE12 5BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 32.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 51.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 53.8% | 45.7% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 17% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.9% | 10.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 22.9% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 24.7% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 97.6% | 98.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenhills was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenhills has the 25th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown and the 148th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Greenhills, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-02-17 | £168,961 |
| 172 Greenhills, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-12-06 | £228,041 |
| 154 Greenhills, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2024-10-23 | £186,296 |
| 154 Greenhills, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-28 | £193,973 |
| 148 Greenhills, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-06-10 | £154,883 |
NE12 5BD 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Green Primary School West Bailey , NE12 6QL | 4out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon Community Primary School Burradon Road , Burradon NE23 7NG | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Academy Grasmere Court , Killingworth NE12 6TS | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Primary School East Bailey , Killingworth NE12 6SQ | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 3,789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 34, The Killingworth Centre | 697 yd | |
| McDonalds | Citadel, Killingworth | 697 yd | |
| John Lewis Partners Dining Room | Unit 22, Morgan Business Centre | 794 yd | |
| Cafe My Place | Cafe Level 2, White Swan Centre | 844 yd | |
| Killingworth Cafe | The Killingworth Site, Staff Restaurant Block E | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest | Front Street, Camperdown | 592 yd | |
| The Camperdown | Front Street, Camperdown | 592 yd | |
| Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd | Killingworth Social Club, Citadel East | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arman's | Behind, Co Op Building | 554 yd | |
| China Chef | Building Rear Of, Co Op Building | 563 yd | |
| Kebab Cartel | The Grey Horse, Front Street | 567 yd | |
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway | 15 Weetslade Terrace, Burradon | 707 yd | |
| KFC | Citadel East, Killingworth | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | The Killingworth Centre, Citadel | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Green Primary School WEST BAILEY | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Amberley Primary School EAST BAILEY | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Grasmere Academy GRASMERE COURT | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Killingworth Young Peoples Club The Croft | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Burradon Recreation Centre SHEPHERD CLOSE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Newcastle Field Packaging (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| White Swan Centre WHITE SWAN CENTRE WHITE SWAN CENTRE CITADEL EAST | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| George Stephenson High School SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.