West Farm Wynd is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 8UJ is located in the Longbenton & Benton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Farm Wynd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 8WF, NE12 8WG, NE12 8UH, NE12 8WE, NE12 8UG, NE12 8UZ, NE12 8UY, NE12 8UA, NE12 8WQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 8UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 53.6% | 48% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 42.1% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 70.2% | 59.2% | -11.0% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 34% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around NE12 8UJ this area, 4.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 71.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.8% | 71.1% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 37.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.3% | 71.8% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 72.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 72.8% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 14.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 72.5% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.6% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Farm Wynd was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Farm Wynd has the 53rd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown and the 351st lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 West Farm Wynd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-23 | £171,541 |
| 107 West Farm Wynd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-02-26 | £201,731 |
| 109 West Farm Wynd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-11-18 | £167,120 |
| 113 West Farm Wynd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2022-04-01 | £198,657 |
| 115 West Farm Wynd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-11-22 | £178,356 |
NE12 8UJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 48 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gosforth First School Alnmouth Drive , South Gosforth NE3 1YF | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park Primary School Corchester Walk , NE7 7SS | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Primary School Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 215 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1B, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 341 yd | |
| Rainbows Community Cafe | Cafe Within, The Oxford Centre | 675 yd | |
| Nuffield Health And Wellbeing (Restaurant) | Nuffield Health Centre, Gosforth Park Way | 704 yd | |
| Pak Lok | 84 Station Road, South Gosforth | 704 yd | |
| Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar | 47 Station Road, South Gosforth | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innisfree Social Club Ltd | Innisfree Social Club, Chesters Avenue | 337 yd | |
| Murphy's Pub Co T/a The Charnwood | The Charnwood, 1 Charnwood Avenue | 538 yd | |
| The Victory Pub | The Victory Pub Killingworth Road | 579 yd | |
| South Gosforth Social Club | South Gosforth Social Club Percy Terrace, Gosforth | 915 yd | |
| Brandling Villa Hotel | The Brandling Villa Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Hut Longbenton Limited | Unit 12, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 341 yd | |
| The Boulevard Chinese Takeaway | Unit 14, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 341 yd | |
| Gormans Longbenton | Unit 1A, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 341 yd | |
| South Gosforth Chinese Takeaway | 46 Station Road, South Gosforth | 746 yd | |
| Avopoke | 40 Station Road, South Gosforth | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 1 Benton Park Road | 529 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Benton Park Road | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic School BENTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Oxford Centre LUTTERWORTH PLACE | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Gosforth) SALTERS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Lily Ladies Leisure (Closed) Tenerife Buildings Tenerife Buildings Station Road | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.