Oakwood Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE13 9DG is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 2014-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 9DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE13 9DL, NE13 9DJ, NE13 9DH, NE13 9DF, NE13 9DX, NE13 9EP, NE13 9DQ, NE13 9BS, NE13 9ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE13 9DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 34.1% | 26.1% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 64.2% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (97.3%) 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% | 70.5% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 22.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 26.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -9.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 9DG this area, 5.9% 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 60.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 3.2% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 60.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 26.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.8% | 68.8% | -21.0% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 82.7% 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% | 82.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 82.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Drive was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oakwood Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Castle and the 98th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oakwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-06-09 | £395,262 |
| 3 Oakwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-02-06 | £435,528 |
| 3 Oakwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-12-20 | £444,499 |
| 33 Oakwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £1,105,000 | 2022-08-04 | £1,246,753 |
| 25 Oakwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-02-28 | £1,032,075 |
NE13 9DG 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 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 | 543 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazlerigg First School Coach Lane , North Gosforth NE13 7DJ | - not rated | 906 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Seaton Place , Brunswick Green Estate NE13 7HQ | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazlewood Community Primary School Canterbury Way , Wideopen NE13 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands First School Canterbury Way , Wideopen NE13 6JJ | - not rated | 1,548 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 | 2,904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn College, A Specialist Business and Enterprise School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wideopen Middle School Wideopen , NE13 6NB | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Beech School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DR | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Beech Special School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DT | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brenkley School 3-5 Brenkley Way , Blezard Business Park NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,185 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Park Shake Shack | Great Park Community Centre Roseden Way | 784 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1 Rotary Way | 890 yd | |
| Lemon Tree Softplay Cafe | Unit 1, Middleton South Wagonway Drive | 930 yd | |
| Mimis Ice Cream Emporium | Unit 3 Rotary Way | 1,018 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Rotary Way | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlerigg And District Victory Society | 1 Ash Terrace, Hazlerigg | 871 yd | |
| Falcons Nest Vintage Inn | Falcons Nest Vintage Inn Rotary Way | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhillons Chippy | 11 South View, Hazlerigg | 824 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2 Rotary Way | 900 yd | |
| Vanilla and Dreams | Unit 3b, Middleton South Wagonway Drive | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onestop | Unit 5, Middleton South Wagonway Drive | 930 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wagonway Drive | 977 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Asda Petrol Filling Station Rotary Way | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Park Community Centre ROSEDEN WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Hazelrigg NORHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 961 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.