Featherwood Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 6AZ is located in the Benwell & Scotswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 2015-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Featherwood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 6BT, NE15 6LA, NE15 6BU, NE15 6DA, NE15 6BY, NE15 6BW, NE15 6DD, NE15 6DE, NE15 6DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE15 6AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 48.3% | 47.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 NE15 6AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.1% 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 | 31.7% | 64.1% | 32.4% | 37.9% | 26.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 31% | -15.9% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 2.2% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (96.9%) 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 | 38.6% | 71.2% | 32.6% | 48.4% | 22.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 25.7% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 19% | 3.2% | -15.8% | 12.7% | -9.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 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 NE15 6AZ this area, 4.9% 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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 4.9% | -29.9% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 3.3% | -11.3% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 7.1% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21.3% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 60.7% | 48.6% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 10.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.3% | 69.1% | -23.2% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 89.4% | 80.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 79.4% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Featherwood Avenue was 157.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% higher than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Featherwood Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 244th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1037.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Featherwood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-10-01 | £183,333 |
| 58 Featherwood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-03 | £228,715 |
| 32 Featherwood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-02-29 | £145,307 |
| 72 Featherwood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,800 | 2022-11-14 | £230,973 |
| 38 Featherwood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £2,500 | 2022-03-03 | £2,813 |
NE15 6AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE15 6AZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 4,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater , Delaval Road NE15 6NL | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Newcastle Academy Off Armstrong Road , NE4 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Studio schools | No | 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 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Addison | Management Office Unit 2, Addison Court Haig Crescent | 330 yd | |
| Team Sport | 981 Scotswood Road | 453 yd | |
| Cafe Meo's | The Watermark | 712 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 139 Benwell Lane | 778 yd | |
| GWARN JERK | 133 Benwell Lane | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairholme Social Club | Old Benwell Village Social Club Ltd Fergusons Lane | 665 yd | |
| The Skiff Inn | Derwenthaugh Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholly Macaroni | Management Office Unit 2, Addison Court Haig Crescent | 330 yd | |
| Fry's Fish And Chips | 84 Broadmead Way | 870 yd | |
| Derwenthaugh Scoff | Unit 8 Derwenthaugh Marina | 876 yd | |
| Pizza Tower | 74 Broadmead Way | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Gibside Way | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Place BILBROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Newcastle Football Centre MILBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy ATKINSON ROAD | grass pitches | 870 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| 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 | 2.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.