Thirlmere Close is in Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 6GZ is located in the Killingworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thirlmere Close, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 6GY, NE12 6GX, NE12 6XF, NE12 6HB, NE12 6AZ, NE12 6BW, NE12 6YY, NE12 6HT, NE12 6FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 6GZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6GZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 26.3% | 26.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 60.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 38.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 9.3% | 13% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 7.8% | -12.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 19.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 22.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 26% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 96.2% | 100% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.1% | 98.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirlmere Close was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thirlmere Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thirlmere Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-10-27 | £330,000 |
| 25 Thirlmere Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-07 | £320,692 |
| 2 Thirlmere Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2023-09-25 | £323,423 |
| 2 Thirlmere Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-25 | £284,213 |
| 16 Thirlmere Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-22 | £203,556 |
NE12 6GZ 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Primary School East Bailey , Killingworth NE12 6SQ | 3out of 4 | 828 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 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA | 2out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Road Primary School Ivy Road Primary School , Ivy Road NE12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,376 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 | 876 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 4,852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 5,208 yd | Foundation 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 | 957 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe My Place | Cafe Level 2, White Swan Centre | 878 yd | |
| Percy Hedley Foundation | 30 Leybourne Avenue, West Moor | 971 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 34, The Killingworth Centre | 1,029 yd | |
| McDonalds | Citadel, Killingworth | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Arms | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 582 yd | |
| The Plough | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 582 yd | |
| Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd | Killingworth Social Club, Citadel East | 766 yd | |
| The Clousden Hill | Clousden Hill, Killingworth Road | 841 yd | |
| Forest Hall Working Men's Club | Forest Hall Working Mens Social Club, Errington Terrace | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Citadel East, Killingworth | 872 yd | |
| Palmersville Chippy | 5 Osborne Place, Forest Hall | 1,040 yd | |
| Pearl Chinese Takeaway | 1A Osborne Place, Forest Hall | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Great Lime Road | 981 yd | |
| Morrisons | The Killingworth Centre, Citadel | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| White Swan Centre WHITE SWAN CENTRE WHITE SWAN CENTRE CITADEL EAST | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Amberley Primary School EAST BAILEY | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| East Palmersville Playing Fields PALMERSVILLE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Killingworth Young Peoples Club The Croft | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| George Stephenson High School SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Percy Hedley School WEST LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.