Errington Terrace is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 9DQ is located in the Forest Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Errington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 9DR, NE12 9DL, NE12 9DH, NE12 9DW, NE12 9DB, NE12 9DS, NE12 9DN, NE12 9DU, NE12 9DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE12 9DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 52.5% | 47.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 52.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 20.6% | 26.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 48.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.6% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 9.7% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 37% | 45.8% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 29.8% | 20.7% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 32.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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% | 96.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96.2% | 97.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Errington Terrace was 123.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% higher than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Errington Terrace has the 21st highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 160th highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Errington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-19 | £241,136 |
| 8 Errington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-05-11 | £233,322 |
| 12 Errington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-04-09 | £130,765 |
| 16 Errington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2016-01-22 | £269,696 |
| 2 Errington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-09-09 | £243,146 |
NE12 9DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Road Primary School Ivy Road Primary School , Ivy Road NE12 9AP | 1out of 4 | 340 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB | - not rated | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | - not rated | 1,134 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 4,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Middle School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Middle School Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 3,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 806 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton House School Benton House, Front Street , NE7 7XE | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Mullen Road , High Farm NE28 9HA | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 456 yd | |
| Percy Hedley Foundation | 30 Leybourne Avenue, West Moor | 639 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 9 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 774 yd | |
| Minnie's Pamper Parties | 26A Station Road North, Forest Hall | 781 yd | |
| Hedley & Springfield | Springfield Park Community Centre, Springfield Park | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall Working Men's Club | Forest Hall Working Mens Social Club, Errington Terrace | 3 yd | |
| The Clousden Hill | Clousden Hill, Killingworth Road | 231 yd | |
| Forest Hall Ex Servicemen Institute | 24 Crescent Way North, Forest Hall | 351 yd | |
| Ritz Bingo And Social Club | Ritz Buildings, Forest Hall Road | 405 yd | |
| Forest Hall Constitutional And Unionist Club | Churchill House, 5 Park Drive | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tung Wah Chop Suey House | 18 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 385 yd | |
| Best Bite Pizza | 34 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 385 yd | |
| Zara Tandoori | 30 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 385 yd | |
| Brio Desserts | 24 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 411 yd | |
| Canton Garden | 72 Lansdowne Road, Forest Hall | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Great Lime Road | 262 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 43 - 45 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 721 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Road Primary School IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Primary School (Aided) GREAT LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| East Palmersville Playing Fields PALMERSVILLE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Forest Hall Primary School DELAVAL ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Percy Hedley School WEST LANE | health and fitness suite | 808 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.