The Crescent is in Kenton Bank Foot, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE13 8AE is located in the Callerton & Throckley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Kenton Bank Foot, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE13 8AA, NE13 8AQ, NE13 8AB, NE13 8AG, NE13 8AX, NE3 2YD, NE13 8AF, NE3 2ZG, NE3 2SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE13 8AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 51.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 8AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 28.7% | 30.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 57.4% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 38.1% | 56.5% | 18.4% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 30.1% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 10.5% | -9.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 NE13 8AE this area, 9.5% 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 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 9.5% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 5.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 6.9% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 50.3% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.8% | 85.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 95% | 88.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 89.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Crescent has the 34th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 381st lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-01-26 | £365,300 |
| 8 The Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2020-12-10 | £213,458 |
| 7 The Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2019-09-26 | £250,484 |
| 3 The Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2014-01-24 | £343,532 |
| 5 The Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-12-13 | £170,303 |
NE13 8AE 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 | 189 |
| Retired | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 5,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL | - not rated | 357 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 4,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linhope PRU Linhope Centre , Linhope Rd NE5 2LW | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club | Newcastle Falcons, Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club Brunton Road, Kenton Bankfoot | 732 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 769 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 838 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 4 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Farms | Twin Farms, 22 Main Road | 164 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Bank Top Toby Ponteland Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 764 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Kingston Park Centre Kingston Park Avenue | 710 yd | |
| Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 4, Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Primary School CRANLEIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Bullocksteads Sports Ground PONTELAND ROAD | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Springslite Health Club & Gym Kingston Park KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Kingston Park Stadium NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB BRUNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Kingston Park Community Association BRUNTON LANE | grass pitches | 843 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% |
| Median download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.