Bede Close is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 9SP is located in the Backworth & Holystone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bede Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 9SY, NE12 9SN, NE12 9SX, NE12 9SU, NE27 0UR, NE27 0UP, NE27 0UT, NE27 0UX, NE27 0UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 9SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE12 9SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 36.1% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 51.7% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 66.1% | 57.9% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 29.5% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 8.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.2% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 41.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.1% | 90.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 91.5% | 92.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 93% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bede Close was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bede Close has the 51st lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 254th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Bede Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £380,500 | 2025-03-26 | £383,061 |
| 11 Bede Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-02-07 | £385,626 |
| 89 Bede Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2023-07-20 | £257,425 |
| 15 Bede Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2023-06-29 | £382,355 |
| 15 Bede Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2022-04-29 | £392,206 |
NE12 9SP 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 | 175 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 5,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 5,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holystone Primary School Whitley Road , Holystone NE27 0DA | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Primary School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Primary School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park First School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Primary School Stanton Road , Shiremoor NE27 0PW | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 1out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 3out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Middle School Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Killingworth Middle School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 3,102 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 | 2,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 4,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Primary Resource Provision Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Secondary Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Country Park Restaurant | Cafe At, Rising Sun Country Park | 497 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant, Asda Superstore | 640 yd | |
| Fuel @ The Fitness Rooms | Units 6B To 6E, Chollerton Drive | 1,015 yd | |
| Round The Twist And Little Twisters | Unit 28, Bellingham Drive | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Inn, Great Lime Road | 144 yd | |
| Holystone Park Cookhouse And Pub | The Stonebrook, Edmund Road | 616 yd | |
| Holystone | Holystone Inn, Whitley Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure City | Unit 23B, Espley Close | 1,015 yd | |
| Hong Dong Dong | Unit 24e, Espley Close | 1,015 yd | |
| Big Bite Pizza | Unit 24f, Espley Close | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Whitley Road | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holystone Primary School WHITLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 636 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.