Heron Crescent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE13 9DA is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heron Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 9DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE13 9BN, NE13 9BW, NE13 9DE, NE13 9DB, NE13 9DN, NE13 9DD, NE13 9DU, NE13 9BQ, NE13 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE13 9DA is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 55.3% | 45.7% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 44.7% | 54.3% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 9DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 46.5% | 39.1% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 52% | 26.8% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 6% | -7.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 0.4% | -9.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (97.1%) 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 | 41.3% | 67.8% | 26.5% | 48.4% | 19.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 29.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 2.9% | -11.8% | 12.7% | -9.8% |
| Bad health | 10% | 0% | -10.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9DA this area, 2.4% 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 2.4% | -25.9% | 18.2% | -15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 3.2% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 8.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 13.4% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 71.3% | 49.3% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 77.7% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92.7% | 86.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 85.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heron Crescent was 108.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.9% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heron Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Castle and the 311th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Heron Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-12-08 | £241,986 |
| 7 Heron Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-10-03 | £291,042 |
| 2 Heron Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-08-20 | £255,455 |
| 65 Heron Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2025-02-28 | £138,302 |
| 73 Heron Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-10-23 | £144,726 |
NE13 9DA 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 | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 671 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havannah First School Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazlerigg First School Coach Lane , North Gosforth NE13 7DJ | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,035 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,389 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Beech School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DR | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Beech Special School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DT | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Tree Softplay Cafe | Unit 1, Middleton South Wagonway Drive | 224 yd | |
| Great Park Shake Shack | Great Park Community Centre Roseden Way | 359 yd | |
| Pleasing | 45 Belsay Gardens, Gosforth | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumbrian Piper | Fawdon House Fawdon Close, Gosforth | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla and Dreams | Unit 3b, Middleton South Wagonway Drive | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onestop | Unit 5, Middleton South Wagonway Drive | 224 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wagonway Drive | 230 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Park Community Centre ROSEDEN WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 480 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.