Bolam Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 6YH 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 Bolam Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6YH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 6YQ, NE12 6YE, NE12 6YS, NE12 6UE, NE12 6UF, NE12 6YL, NE12 6YR, NE12 6FR, NE12 6QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 6YH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6YH 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 | 27.2% | 34.3% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 51.2% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 46.2% | 50.6% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 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 | 17.7% | 13.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.2% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 37.3% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.5% | 95.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.2% | 95.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolam Road was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bolam Road has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Camperdown and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Bolam Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2026-02-20 | £190,000 |
| 53 Bolam Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2025-10-17 | £206,442 |
| 36 Bolam Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-08 | £276,827 |
| 39 Bolam Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-07-04 | £192,537 |
| 52 Bolam Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-05-04 | £193,433 |
NE12 6YH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 197 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,892 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 | 294 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Academy Grasmere Court , Killingworth NE12 6TS | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Green Primary School West Bailey , NE12 6QL | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | - not rated | 641 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Primary School East Bailey , Killingworth NE12 6SQ | 3out of 4 | 817 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 | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Middle School Off Fern Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wideopen Middle School Wideopen , NE13 6NB | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,759 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 | 5,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 5,435 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 | 711 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton House School Benton House, Front Street , NE7 7XE | - not rated | 2,985 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 | 3,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 34, The Killingworth Centre | 499 yd | |
| McDonalds | Citadel, Killingworth | 499 yd | |
| Cafe My Place | Cafe Level 2, White Swan Centre | 581 yd | |
| Killingworth Cafe | The Killingworth Site, Staff Restaurant Block E | 598 yd | |
| The Printworks Bar & Lounge | Unit 9 Within, 20 Arrow Close | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | Station Hotel, Station Road | 587 yd | |
| Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd | Killingworth Social Club, Citadel East | 711 yd | |
| Killingworth Arms | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 863 yd | |
| The Plough | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 863 yd | |
| West Moor And District Social Club | 16 Moorside, West Moor | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forno Marmaray | Unit 6, Samson Close | 591 yd | |
| Mogwai | Unit 6, Arrow Close Business Centre | 605 yd | |
| KFC | Citadel East, Killingworth | 659 yd | |
| Juliano's | Unit 1A, Planet Place | 766 yd | |
| South Gosforth Fisheries | 93 Great Lime Road, West Moor | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | The Killingworth Centre, Citadel | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Academy GRASMERE COURT | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| The Lakeside Centre SOUTHGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 379 yd |
| George Stephenson High School SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| White Swan Centre WHITE SWAN CENTRE WHITE SWAN CENTRE CITADEL EAST | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Bailey Green Primary School WEST BAILEY | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Percy Hedley School WEST LANE | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Newcastle Field Packaging (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Amberley Primary School EAST BAILEY | grass pitches | 835 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.