Great Lime Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE12 7AL is located in the Backworth & Holystone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Lime Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 7AE, NE12 7ND, NE12 7NB, NE12 7NE, NE12 7AF, NE12 7PQ, NE12 7AD, NE12 7NA, NE12 7BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE12 7AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 49.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 34.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 49.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 56.4% | 52.6% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 12.5% | 13.3% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.3% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 40.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.1% | 92% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.9% | 94.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Lime Road was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.5% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great Lime Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 126th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 183.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Great Lime Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-11-26 | £273,346 |
| 86 Great Lime Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-06-25 | £202,792 |
| 62 Great Lime Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-01-28 | £455,418 |
| 60 Great Lime Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-06-12 | £457,661 |
| 54 Great Lime Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2017-05-04 | £283,260 |
NE12 7AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 4out of 4 | 231 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 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA | 2out of 4 | 496 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene Primary School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FD | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Road Primary School Ivy Road Primary School , Ivy Road NE12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 1,115 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 | 743 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 4,084 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 394 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,268 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 | 2,495 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | 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 | 3 yd | |
| Percy Hedley Foundation | 30 Leybourne Avenue, West Moor | 371 yd | |
| Rosetta Cafe | 4 West View, Forest Hall | 670 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 9 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 706 yd | |
| Minnie's Pamper Parties | 26A Station Road North, Forest Hall | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Scotsman | Briar Edge, Forest Hall | 562 yd | |
| Ritz Bingo And Social Club | Ritz Buildings, Forest Hall Road | 689 yd | |
| The Clousden Hill | Clousden Hill, Killingworth Road | 714 yd | |
| Killingworth Arms | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 820 yd | |
| The Plough | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Garden | 72 Lansdowne Road, Forest Hall | 539 yd | |
| Juliano's | Unit 1A, Planet Place | 631 yd | |
| South Gosforth Fisheries | 93 Great Lime Road, West Moor | 666 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 91A Great Lime Road, West Moor | 666 yd | |
| Westmoor Tandoori Takeaway | 91 Great Lime Road, West Moor | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 43 - 45 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 724 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southgate Playing Fields SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Percy Hedley School WEST LANE | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Primary School (Aided) GREAT LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Forest Hall Primary School DELAVAL ROAD | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| The Lakeside Centre SOUTHGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| George Stephenson High School SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Benton Dene Primary School HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Quorum Sports Club Q8 Q8 BENTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,001 yd |
| Ivy Road Primary School IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.