Thrunton Walk is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE13 9BB is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 2009-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thrunton Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 9BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE13 9BE, NE13 9EQ, NE13 9BF, NE13 9ER, NE13 9EP, NE13 9BG, NE13 9NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE13 9BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 54% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 46% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 NE13 9BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 34.1% | 48.9% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 42.5% | -14.2% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 60.8% | 70.8% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 22.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 22.3% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -11.3% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9BB this area, 3.2% 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 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 60.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 89.8% | 79.9% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 91.7% | 86% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 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 | 90.9% | 85.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.6% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thrunton Walk was 107.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.9% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Thrunton Walk has the 7th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Castle and the 312th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 273.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thrunton Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-10-06 | £488,484 |
| 8 Thrunton Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2021-09-29 | £379,243 |
| 5 Thrunton Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-11-25 | £405,958 |
| 5 Thrunton Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, a newly built property | £285,000 | 2012-03-14 | £439,703 |
| 6 Thrunton Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, a newly built property | £244,995 | 2011-07-01 | £369,810 |
NE13 9BB 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 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunton First School Roseden Way , Newcastle Great Park NE13 9BD | 3out of 4 | 120 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazlerigg First School Coach Lane , North Gosforth NE13 7DJ | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havannah First School Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wideopen Middle School Wideopen , NE13 6NB | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gefrin Midgard School Brunswick Village , NE13 7ER | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Beech School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DR | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Beech Special School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DT | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Park Shake Shack | Great Park Community Centre Roseden Way | 416 yd | |
| Lemon Tree Softplay Cafe | Unit 1, Middleton South Wagonway Drive | 706 yd | |
| Bunns of Brunton | 23 Princes Road, Brunton Park | 1,025 yd | |
| Brunton Park Tandoori Takeaway | 19 Princes Road, Brunton Park | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla and Dreams | Unit 3b, Middleton South Wagonway Drive | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onestop | Unit 5, Middleton South Wagonway Drive | 706 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wagonway Drive | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Park Community Centre ROSEDEN WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 299 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.