Whitby Crescent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 8LQ is located in the Longbenton & Benton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitby Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 8LP, NE12 8LN, NE12 8LL, NE12 8AB, NE7 7UJ, NE12 8LJ, NE7 7UU, NE7 7XE, NE7 7TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE12 8LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 53.4% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.6% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE12 8LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 45.3% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 43.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 52.2% | 48% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 34.9% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 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 | 23.6% | 17.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 10.9% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 34.6% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.7% | 83.8% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 88.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 88.8% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitby Crescent was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitby Crescent has the 30th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown and the 186th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Whitby Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-07-12 | £186,156 |
| Four Lane Ends Social Club Whitby Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-03-31 | £93,006 |
| 16 Whitby Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-04-09 | £198,720 |
| 9 Whitby Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-09-29 | £171,729 |
| 12 Whitby Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-08-14 | £155,468 |
NE12 8LQ 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park Primary School Corchester Walk , NE7 7SS | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene Primary School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FD | 4out of 4 | 941 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 | 941 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,956 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 | 2,641 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lezzet Turkish Restaurant | North View House, Front Street | 239 yd | |
| Fairways Community Centre | Community Centre, Hoylake Avenue | 318 yd | |
| Pizzeria Italia | Pizzeria Italia Benton Park Road | 335 yd | |
| Wokify | 383 Benton Road | 340 yd | |
| Geisha Asia | Building West Of The Ship Inn, Front Street | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | Black Bull Inn, Front Street | 197 yd | |
| The Benton Ale House | Benton Alehouse, Front Street | 198 yd | |
| Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, Front Street | 408 yd | |
| Murphy's Pub Co T/a The Charnwood | The Charnwood, 1 Charnwood Avenue | 763 yd | |
| NUFC Training Centre | Sports Ground And Premises, Darsley Park | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 365 Benton Road | 389 yd | |
| Chip & Fish | 361 Benton Road | 398 yd | |
| Hungry Shack | 345 Benton Road | 433 yd | |
| Greggs | 387 Benton Road | 486 yd | |
| Balti Hut Longbenton Limited | Unit 12, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Stores Ltd | 373 Benton Road | 368 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso - Newcastle Benton Road Express Benton Road | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goathland Primary School (Closed) Goathland Avenue | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| St Stephens Rc Primary School GOATHLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Newcastle University (Longbenton Sports Ground) COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 424 yd |
| St. Bartholomews Church Of England Primary School Aided (Closed) Front Street | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Oxford Centre LUTTERWORTH PLACE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Benton Park Primary School CORCHESTER WALK | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| University Of Northumbria (Coach Lane Sports Centre) COACH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Longbenton Community College HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Blue Flames Sporting Club WHITLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 889 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 | 145.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.