Downswood, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6FD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 6FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.8%	0.8%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50%	49.2%	-0.8%	49.0%	0.2%

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 6FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.2% 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	20.8%	12%	-8.8%	37.9%	-25.9%
Married: Opposite sex	70.8%	72.2%	1.4%	44.2%	28.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	1.7%	5.3%	3.6%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	5.2%	7.7%	2.5%	6.1%	1.6%

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	46.3%	48.4%	2.1%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	37%	33.7%	-3.3%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	13.9%	13%	-0.9%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	2.2%	3.7%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.2%	0.0%

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	19.8%	13%	-6.8%	18.2%	-5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	7.2%	-6.7%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	15.9%	-1.1%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	9.7%	10.1%	0.4%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	13%	1.9%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	38%	12.7%	33.8%	4.2%
Other	3.1%	2.9%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0.6%	2%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	96.3%	-2.2%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	96.6%	94.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	3.3%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	94.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.3%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.7%	76.7%	16.0%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	65.3%	46.2%	19.1%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Downswood Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downswood was 60.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Downswood has the 58th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 345th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

🔎 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 6FD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Downswood are based on 15 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 Downswood, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6FD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE12 6FD

Average Price
£395,811

Semi-Detached
£468,550

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£386,719

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Downswood

Average Price
£406,843

Semi-Detached
£466,781

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£402,562

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on DownswoodStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Downswood, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2014-11-07	£375,633
10 Downswood, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£221,000	2014-04-25	£336,898
8 Downswood, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£206,000	2012-08-17	£346,380
11 Downswood, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2011-04-28	£410,163
5 Downswood, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£223,500	2006-12-11	£352,353

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE12 6FD

Employment

NE12 6FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6FD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Education	21
Manufacturing	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Construction	13
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Amberley Primary School East Bailey , Killingworth NE12 6SQ	3out of 4	962 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	1,329 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ivy Road Primary School Ivy Road Primary School , Ivy Road NE12 9AP	3out of 4	1,465 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA	2out of 4	1,488 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bailey Green Primary School West Bailey , NE12 6QL	4out of 4	1,605 yd	Community 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	1,127 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER	2out of 4	2,513 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE	4out of 4	4,453 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP	3out of 4	4,604 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN	3out of 4	4,710 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW	3out of 4	4,285 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP	2out of 4	4,642 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT	3out of 4	5,085 yd	Foundation school	No	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	1,225 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB	- not rated	2,172 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD	3out of 4	2,352 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY	- not rated	2,423 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ	3out of 4	3,090 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cafe My Place	Cafe Level 2, White Swan Centre		1,090 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Killingworth Arms	Killingworth Village, Killingworth	846 yd
The Plough	Killingworth Village, Killingworth	846 yd
Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd	Killingworth Social Club, Citadel East	968 yd
The Clousden Hill	Clousden Hill, Killingworth Road	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
KFC	Citadel East, Killingworth		1,064 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Uk Gmbh	1 George Court, Killingworth		944 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
East Palmersville Playing Fields PALMERSVILLE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	997 yd
Killingworth Young Peoples Club The Croft	grass pitches	1,037 yd
Amberley Primary School EAST BAILEY	grass pitches	1,054 yd
St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE	grass pitches	1,079 yd
White Swan Centre WHITE SWAN CENTRE WHITE SWAN CENTRE CITADEL EAST	health and fitness suite	1,083 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	32.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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