Killingworth Road, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 6BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.7%	51.5%	-2.2%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	46.3%	48.5%	2.2%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 6BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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	26.7%	26.5%	-0.2%	37.9%	-11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	51.3%	51.2%	-0.1%	44.2%	7.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	2.4%	3%	0.6%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	9.3%	9.5%	0.2%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	10.4%	9.3%	-1.1%	6.1%	3.2%

Health

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	42.5%	42.2%	-0.3%	48.4%	-6.2%
Good health	35.1%	32.6%	-2.5%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	18.8%	17.5%	-1.3%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	2.4%	5.7%	3.3%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	2%	0.9%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.6%	20.4%	-8.2%	18.2%	2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	9.7%	-0.9%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	12.5%	-2.7%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	8.1%	3.7%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	14.8%	6.4%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	32.6%	3.5%	33.8%	-1.2%
Other	3.7%	1.9%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	96.1%	94.1%	-2.0%	81.4%	12.7%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

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	97.2%	94.7%	-2.5%	83.2%	11.5%
European Union	0.6%	1%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	94.5%	-2.3%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	76.7%	5.6%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Middle East	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.2%	37.2%	4.0%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Killingworth Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Killingworth Road was 124.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% higher than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Killingworth Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 195th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NE12 6BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Killingworth Road are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Killingworth Road, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE12 6BS

Average Price
£522,905

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£522,905

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Killingworth Road

Average Price
£279,687

Semi-Detached
£251,067

Terraced
£193,368

Detached
£612,876

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Killingworth Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Old Stables Killingworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2018-10-26	£764,513
The Old Stables Killingworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2012-10-05	£860,495
Garden Cottage Killingworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	1999-09-30	£454,015
Hillside Killingworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	1999-08-25	£362,012

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE12 6BS

Employment

NE12 6BS 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 6BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	162
Retired	155
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	34
Education	29
Human health and social work activities	29
Manufacturing	24
Information and communication	19
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Construction	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Transport and storage	11
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB	3out of 4	662 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA	2out of 4	835 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Amberley Primary School East Bailey , Killingworth NE12 6SQ	3out of 4	865 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA	4out of 4	953 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ivy Road Primary School Ivy Road Primary School , Ivy Road NE12 9AP	3out of 4	1,041 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA	2out of 4	575 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER	2out of 4	1,847 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE	4out of 4	3,772 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN	3out of 4	4,850 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP	1out of 4	4,943 yd	Academy sponsor led	-	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT	3out of 4	4,384 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN	3out of 4	4,768 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW	3out of 4	4,948 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP	2out of 4	5,253 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE	4out of 4	5,302 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH	4out of 4	524 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD	3out of 4	1,684 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY	- not rated	1,824 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB	- not rated	2,802 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ	- not rated	3,373 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Percy Hedley Foundation	30 Leybourne Avenue, West Moor	530 yd
Cafe My Place	Cafe Level 2, White Swan Centre	719 yd
Subway	Unit 34, The Killingworth Centre	876 yd
McDonalds	Citadel, Killingworth	876 yd
Sambuca Forest Hall	74 - 82 Great Lime Road, West Moor	899 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Killingworth Arms	Killingworth Village, Killingworth	257 yd
The Plough	Killingworth Village, Killingworth	257 yd
The Clousden Hill	Clousden Hill, Killingworth Road	469 yd
Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd	Killingworth Social Club, Citadel East	661 yd
Forest Hall Working Men's Club	Forest Hall Working Mens Social Club, Errington Terrace	675 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	Citadel East, Killingworth	771 yd
Palmersville Chippy	5 Osborne Place, Forest Hall	930 yd
Pearl Chinese Takeaway	1A Osborne Place, Forest Hall	930 yd
New Tung Wah Chop Suey House	18 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall	977 yd
Best Bite Pizza	34 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall	977 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Store, Great Lime Road		769 yd
Morrisons	The Killingworth Centre, Citadel		876 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE	grass pitches	391 yd
Percy Hedley School WEST LANE	health and fitness suite	624 yd
George Stephenson High School SOUTHGATE	grass pitches	678 yd
White Swan Centre WHITE SWAN CENTRE WHITE SWAN CENTRE CITADEL EAST	health and fitness suite	713 yd
The Lakeside Centre SOUTHGATE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	761 yd
St. Marys Roman Catholic Primary School (Aided) GREAT LIME ROAD	grass pitches	793 yd
East Palmersville Playing Fields PALMERSVILLE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	863 yd
Amberley Primary School EAST BAILEY	grass pitches	914 yd
Southgate Playing Fields SOUTHGATE	grass pitches	971 yd
Ivy Road Primary School IVY ROAD	grass pitches	1,012 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.