Glebe Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 7JQ 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 Glebe Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 7JT, NE12 7JS, NE12 7JP, NE12 7JR, NE12 7JX, NE12 7JU, NE12 7JG, NE12 7NA, NE12 7JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 7JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 29.1% | 31.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 45.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.8% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 42.7% | 41.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 17.2% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 26.4% | 22.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 9.3% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 30% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 96.6% | 96.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Road was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Glebe Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Glebe Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2024-06-07 | £94,465 |
| 12 Glebe Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2020-12-04 | £119,094 |
| 26 Glebe Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-12-20 | £144,289 |
| 1 Glebe Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-11-15 | £137,559 |
| 13 Glebe Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2018-07-31 | £210,809 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE12 7JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA | 2out of 4 | 461 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 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene Primary School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FD | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Road Primary School Ivy Road Primary School , Ivy Road NE12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 719 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 3,893 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,176 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 | 561 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 898 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 | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Cafe | 4 West View, Forest Hall | 314 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 9 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 379 yd | |
| Sambuca Forest Hall | 74 - 82 Great Lime Road, West Moor | 390 yd | |
| Minnie's Pamper Parties | 26A Station Road North, Forest Hall | 428 yd | |
| Hedley & Springfield | Springfield Park Community Centre, Springfield Park | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Scotsman | Briar Edge, Forest Hall | 198 yd | |
| Ritz Bingo And Social Club | Ritz Buildings, Forest Hall Road | 553 yd | |
| Forest Hall Constitutional And Unionist Club | Churchill House, 5 Park Drive | 638 yd | |
| Forest Hall Ex Servicemen Institute | 24 Crescent Way North, Forest Hall | 708 yd | |
| The Clousden Hill | Clousden Hill, Killingworth Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall Tandoori | 6 West View, Forest Hall | 314 yd | |
| Friez & Burgz | 7 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 323 yd | |
| Jamieson's Deli | 15 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 379 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 33 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 379 yd | |
| Canton Garden | 72 Lansdowne Road, Forest Hall | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 43 - 45 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 421 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 430 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall Primary School DELAVAL ROAD | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Primary School (Aided) GREAT LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Benton Dene Primary School HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields SOUTHGATE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Percy Hedley School WEST LANE | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Quorum Sports Club Q8 Q8 BENTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 784 yd |
| Longbenton Community College HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Ivy Road Primary School IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| The Lakeside Centre SOUTHGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.