Swallow Court is in Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 6TL 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 Swallow Court, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 6QR, NE12 6TJ, NE12 6SJ, NE12 6GP, NE12 6GL, NE12 6TH, NE12 6TQ, NE12 6GR, NE12 6GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE12 6TL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 55.9% | 53% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.1% | 47% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 6TL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 41.4% | 48.7% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 31.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 47% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 30.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 19.6% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 15.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.5% | 22.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 16.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 97.9% | 95% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.8% | 37.2% | 24.6% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swallow Court was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swallow Court has the 55th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Camperdown and the 334th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Swallow Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2025-01-17 | £131,374 |
| 3 Swallow Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2006-10-20 | £143,381 |
| 18 Swallow Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £29,950 | 2001-03-20 | £123,193 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE12 6TL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 5,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Edge Community Primary School Grasmere Court , Killingworth NE12 6TS | - not rated | 271 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Academy Grasmere Court , Killingworth NE12 6TS | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Green Primary School West Bailey , NE12 6QL | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon Community Primary School Burradon Road , Burradon NE23 7NG | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon First School Front Street , Burradon NE23 7NG | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 959 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn College, A Specialist Business and Enterprise School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Killingworth Middle School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Middle School Off Fern Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wideopen Middle School Wideopen , NE13 6NB | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,703 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 | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 2,572 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 | 3,226 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton House School Benton House, Front Street , NE7 7XE | - not rated | 3,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Cafe | The Killingworth Site, Staff Restaurant Block E | 211 yd | |
| John Lewis Partners Dining Room | Unit 22, Morgan Business Centre | 571 yd | |
| The Printworks Bar & Lounge | Unit 9 Within, 20 Arrow Close | 724 yd | |
| Miller And Carter | Miller And Carter Gosforth Park, White House Drive | 839 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 34, The Killingworth Centre | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | Station Hotel, Station Road | 600 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | Front Street, Camperdown | 704 yd | |
| The Camperdown | Front Street, Camperdown | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Catering | Unit 8, Morgan Business Centre | 571 yd | |
| Mogwai | Unit 6, Arrow Close Business Centre | 695 yd | |
| Kebab Cartel | The Grey Horse, Front Street | 712 yd | |
| Arman's | Behind, Co Op Building | 819 yd | |
| China Chef | Building Rear Of, Co Op Building | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | The Killingworth Centre, Citadel | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Academy GRASMERE COURT | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Newcastle Field Packaging (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Bailey Green Primary School WEST BAILEY | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| The Lakeside Centre SOUTHGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| George Stephenson High School SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| White Swan Centre WHITE SWAN CENTRE WHITE SWAN CENTRE CITADEL EAST | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Amberley Primary School EAST BAILEY | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.