Lane Walk is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 6EL is located in the Camperdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lane Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 6EJ, NE12 6ED, NE12 6EB, NE12 6EG, NE12 6EE, NE12 7NN, NE12 7DQ, NE12 7PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE12 6EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52.9% | 53.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.9% | -0.2% | 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 area around NE12 6EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 32.4% | 44.1% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 37.8% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 52.1% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 14.5% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 9.9% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 32.4% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 94.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 97.3% | 93.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 93.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lane Walk was 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% higher than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lane Walk has the 29th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Camperdown and the 230th highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lane Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £196,995 | 2018-07-26 | £271,092 |
| 1 Lane Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £196,995 | 2018-06-29 | £270,390 |
| 2 Lane Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £194,995 | 2018-06-28 | £267,645 |
| 3 Lane Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £194,995 | 2018-06-22 | £267,645 |
| 6 Lane Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £194,995 | 2018-05-31 | £272,223 |
NE12 6EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 213 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 4,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | - not rated | 144 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Edge Community Primary School Grasmere Court , Killingworth NE12 6TS | - not rated | 784 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Academy Grasmere Court , Killingworth NE12 6TS | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB | - not rated | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Middle School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Middle School Off Fern Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 5,196 yd | Further education | 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 | - not rated | 524 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton House School Benton House, Front Street , NE7 7XE | - not rated | 2,443 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 | 2,564 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambuca Forest Hall | 74 - 82 Great Lime Road, West Moor | 457 yd | |
| The Printworks Bar & Lounge | Unit 9 Within, 20 Arrow Close | 507 yd | |
| Percy Hedley Foundation | 30 Leybourne Avenue, West Moor | 674 yd | |
| Killingworth Cafe | The Killingworth Site, Staff Restaurant Block E | 906 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 34, The Killingworth Centre | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | Station Hotel, Station Road | 587 yd | |
| West Moor And District Social Club | 16 Moorside, West Moor | 595 yd | |
| The Flying Scotsman | Briar Edge, Forest Hall | 944 yd | |
| Killingworth Arms | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 957 yd | |
| The Plough | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juliano's | Unit 1A, Planet Place | 302 yd | |
| Forno Marmaray | Unit 6, Samson Close | 308 yd | |
| South Gosforth Fisheries | 93 Great Lime Road, West Moor | 374 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 91A Great Lime Road, West Moor | 374 yd | |
| Westmoor Tandoori Takeaway | 91 Great Lime Road, West Moor | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | The Killingworth Centre, Citadel | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southgate Playing Fields SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| The Lakeside Centre SOUTHGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Percy Hedley School WEST LANE | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| George Stephenson High School SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| West Moor Community Centre Benton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Grasmere Academy GRASMERE COURT | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Primary School (Aided) GREAT LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Forest Hall Primary School DELAVAL ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| White Swan Centre WHITE SWAN CENTRE WHITE SWAN CENTRE CITADEL EAST | health and fitness suite | 945 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.