Avondale Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 7HT 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 Avondale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 7HU, NE12 8AR, NE12 7HS, NE12 7FN, NE12 7HX, NE12 9BQ, NE12 8AQ, NE12 7JB, NE12 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE12 7HT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 56.8% | 49.8% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 43.2% | 50.2% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 18.8% | 30.1% | 11.3% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 50.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 7.9% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 34.1% | 38.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 17.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 28.4% | 14.6% | -13.8% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 35.6% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.5% | 94.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 94.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Avenue was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Avondale Avenue has the 51st lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 249th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Avondale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,550 | 2024-08-02 | £233,071 |
| 15 Avondale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-08-29 | £320,354 |
| 8 Avondale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2021-04-01 | £178,986 |
| 18 Avondale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-10-14 | £239,664 |
| 20 Avondale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-11-15 | £262,017 |
NE12 7HT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE12 7HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Dene Primary School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FD | 4out of 4 | 297 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 3,756 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 | 3,217 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 3,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 417 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amici | 95 Station Road, Forest Hall | 140 yd | |
| Eurest Catering At Proctor And Gamble | Newcastle Technical Centre Procter And Gamble, Whitley Road | 217 yd | |
| Rosetta Cafe | 4 West View, Forest Hall | 257 yd | |
| Minnie's Pamper Parties | 26A Station Road North, Forest Hall | 290 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 9 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Scotsman | Briar Edge, Forest Hall | 332 yd | |
| Forest Hall Constitutional And Unionist Club | Churchill House, 5 Park Drive | 589 yd | |
| Ritz Bingo And Social Club | Ritz Buildings, Forest Hall Road | 665 yd | |
| Forest Hall Ex Servicemen Institute | 24 Crescent Way North, Forest Hall | 761 yd | |
| Forest Hall Working Men's Club | Forest Hall Working Mens Social Club, Errington Terrace | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall Tandoori | 6 West View, Forest Hall | 257 yd | |
| Anglo Pizza | 18 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 260 yd | |
| Friez & Burgz | 7 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 277 yd | |
| Jamieson's Deli | 15 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 297 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 33 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 260 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 43 - 45 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 349 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Dene Primary School HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Longbenton Community College HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Forest Hall Primary School DELAVAL ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Primary School (Aided) GREAT LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Quorum Sports Club Q8 Q8 BENTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 825 yd |
| St Stephens Rc Primary School GOATHLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Ivy Road Primary School IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Pure Gym (Newcastle Longbenton) QUORUM BUSINESS PARK QUORUM BUSINESS PARK BENTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Goathland Primary School (Closed) Goathland Avenue | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.