St Josephs Close is in Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 6BR is located in the Killingworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Josephs Close, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 6BJ, NE12 6BN, NE12 6BL, NE12 6YF, NE12 6BT, NE12 6BU, NE12 6BX, NE12 6HE, NE12 6BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE12 6BR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52.2% | 49.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 6BR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 23.8% | 21.5% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 61% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 47.2% | 52.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 11.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 43.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.1% | 95% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.4% | 94.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Josephs Close was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St Josephs Close has the 66th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 306th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 St Josephs Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-09-19 | £450,000 |
| 6 St Josephs Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2025-03-26 | £434,461 |
| 6 St Josephs Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2025-01-17 | £443,755 |
| 25 St Josephs Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-07-04 | £572,918 |
| 9 St Josephs Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2024-03-08 | £535,264 |
NE12 6BR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE12 6BR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Primary School East Bailey , Killingworth NE12 6SQ | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA | 2out of 4 | 805 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Academy Grasmere Court , Killingworth NE12 6TS | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 223 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 4,654 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 | 4,054 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 5,408 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 261 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 3,185 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Hedley Foundation | 30 Leybourne Avenue, West Moor | 330 yd | |
| Cafe My Place | Cafe Level 2, White Swan Centre | 483 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 34, The Killingworth Centre | 609 yd | |
| McDonalds | Citadel, Killingworth | 609 yd | |
| Sambuca Forest Hall | 74 - 82 Great Lime Road, West Moor | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Arms | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 199 yd | |
| The Plough | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 199 yd | |
| Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd | Killingworth Social Club, Citadel East | 502 yd | |
| The Clousden Hill | Clousden Hill, Killingworth Road | 619 yd | |
| Forest Hall Working Men's Club | Forest Hall Working Mens Social Club, Errington Terrace | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Citadel East, Killingworth | 580 yd | |
| Canton Garden | 72 Lansdowne Road, Forest Hall | 933 yd | |
| New Tung Wah Chop Suey House | 18 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 1,016 yd | |
| Best Bite Pizza | 34 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 1,016 yd | |
| Zara Tandoori | 30 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | The Killingworth Centre, Citadel | 609 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Great Lime Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| George Stephenson High School SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Percy Hedley School WEST LANE | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| The Lakeside Centre SOUTHGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 362 yd |
| White Swan Centre WHITE SWAN CENTRE WHITE SWAN CENTRE CITADEL EAST | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Primary School (Aided) GREAT LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Amberley Primary School EAST BAILEY | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Forest Hall Primary School DELAVAL ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Killingworth Young Peoples Club The Croft | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.