Granville Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 7BB is located in the Forest Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Granville Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 7AY, NE12 7AA, NE12 7BA, NE12 9JB, NE12 9BH, NE12 9BW, NE12 7BF, NE12 7AB, NE12 7AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE12 7BB is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 45.3% | 45.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 54.7% | 54.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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% | 39% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 39% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.3% | 41.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 38.2% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 13.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.6% | 15.7% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 10.9% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 32.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 94.6% | 95.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granville Avenue was 283.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 256.1% higher than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Granville Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 55th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 176.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Granville Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2023-03-24 | £131,650 |
| 8 Granville Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2018-10-09 | £148,010 |
| 7 Granville Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-07-27 | £206,152 |
| 9 Granville Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2017-11-03 | £210,695 |
| 7 Granville Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-08-25 | £140,000 |
NE12 7BB 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA | 2out of 4 | 129 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Road Primary School Ivy Road Primary School , Ivy Road NE12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene Primary School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FD | 4out of 4 | 1,153 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 | 932 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 4,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,885 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,407 yd | Community 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 | 518 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,110 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 | 2,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,051 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Of Tyne | 12 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 371 yd | |
| Percy Hedley Foundation | 30 Leybourne Avenue, West Moor | 431 yd | |
| Sambuca Forest Hall | 74 - 82 Great Lime Road, West Moor | 537 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 9 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 571 yd | |
| Minnie's Pamper Parties | 26A Station Road North, Forest Hall | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritz Bingo And Social Club | Ritz Buildings, Forest Hall Road | 276 yd | |
| The Clousden Hill | Clousden Hill, Killingworth Road | 291 yd | |
| Forest Hall Working Men's Club | Forest Hall Working Mens Social Club, Errington Terrace | 309 yd | |
| Forest Hall Ex Servicemen Institute | 24 Crescent Way North, Forest Hall | 360 yd | |
| Forest Hall Constitutional And Unionist Club | Churchill House, 5 Park Drive | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Garden | 72 Lansdowne Road, Forest Hall | 267 yd | |
| New Tung Wah Chop Suey House | 18 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 290 yd | |
| Best Bite Pizza | 34 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 290 yd | |
| Zara Tandoori | 30 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 290 yd | |
| Brio Desserts | 24 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 43 - 45 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 536 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Great Lime Road | 573 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Primary School (Aided) GREAT LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Forest Hall Primary School DELAVAL ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Ivy Road Primary School IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Percy Hedley School WEST LANE | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| East Palmersville Playing Fields PALMERSVILLE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 886 yd |
| The Lakeside Centre SOUTHGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| George Stephenson High School SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Benton Dene Primary School HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.