Sandy Lane is in North Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE13 6PD is located in the Weetslade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Lane, North Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 6PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE13 6BA, NE13 6AZ, NE13 6PF, NE13 6PG, NE13 6NN, NE13 6PZ, NE13 6PP, NE13 6LE, NE13 6QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE13 6PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 NE13 6PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 23.2% | 28.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 62.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.2% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (95%) 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 | 33.3% | 66% | 32.7% | 48.4% | 17.6% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 29% | -14.9% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 4.3% | -11.5% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 10.8% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 2.5% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 55% | 23.1% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 93.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 98% | 95.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.2% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown and the lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old School House Sandy Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-03-27 | £668,016 |
| Wandystead Sandy Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £227,550 | 2012-02-07 | £382,010 |
| The Bungalow Sandy Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2008-06-13 | £419,412 |
| Wandystead Sandy Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1998-04-09 | £372,665 |
NE13 6PD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlewood Community Primary School Canterbury Way , Wideopen NE13 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community Primary School Taylor Avenue , Wideopen NE13 6NB | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunton First School Roseden Way , Newcastle Great Park NE13 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordley Primary School Dudley Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Park First School Broadway East , Gosforth NE3 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,218 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 4,031 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 4,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Rotary Way | 804 yd | |
| Mimis Ice Cream Emporium | Unit 3 Rotary Way | 843 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1 Rotary Way | 882 yd | |
| Northumberland Golf Club | Northumberland Golf Club High Gosforth Park | 989 yd | |
| Greggs Drive Thru | Sandy Lane, North Gosforth | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons Nest Vintage Inn | Falcons Nest Vintage Inn Rotary Way | 840 yd | |
| Border Minstrel | Border Minstrel High Gosforth Park | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2 Rotary Way | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Asda Petrol Filling Station Rotary Way | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lockey Park WIDEOPEN FOOTBALL CLUB WIDEOPEN FOOTBALL CLUB HAVANNAH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 584 yd |
| The Grand Hotel (Newcastle Gosforth Park) | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Greenfields Primary School TAYLOR AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 911 yd |
| Northumberland Golf Club High Gosforth Park | golf | 985 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.