London Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6BA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE15 6BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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	48.7%	55.1%	6.4%	51.0%	4.1%
Male	51.3%	44.9%	-6.4%	49.0%	-4.1%

Partnership Status

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 6BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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	40.1%	43.9%	3.8%	37.9%	6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	38.2%	33.3%	-4.9%	44.2%	-10.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Separated	3.4%	3%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	13%	14.1%	1.1%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	5.3%	4%	-1.3%	6.1%	-2.1%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.7%	39.7%	1.0%	48.4%	-8.7%
Good health	30.7%	34.1%	3.4%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	17.6%	17.1%	-0.5%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	11.5%	7.1%	-4.4%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	1.5%	2%	0.5%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 6BA this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.3%	31.5%	-15.8%	18.2%	13.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	9.6%	-3.0%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	10.2%	-3.3%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	8.1%	3.8%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.3%	14.2%	7.9%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	10.6%	21.8%	11.2%	33.8%	-12.0%
Other	5.3%	4.6%	-0.7%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% 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%	2.4%	2.4%	1.1%	1.3%
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	5.4%	4.7%	-0.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Other Asian	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	2.5%	-0.9%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
White	85.8%	87.1%	1.3%	81.4%	5.7%
Roma	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.6% 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	88.9%	83.6%	-5.3%	83.2%	0.4%
European Union	2.3%	6.6%	4.3%	6.1%	0.5%
Africa	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	6.5%	7.8%	1.3%	5.6%	2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	84.3%	-4.6%	83.2%	1.1%
10+ Years	1.1%	8.3%	7.2%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	2.3%	3.5%	1.2%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	2.3%	3.1%	0.8%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	0.8%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	55.4%	76.7%	-21.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	8.8%	1.5%	7.3%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	31.9%	13.5%	18.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44%	37.2%	6.8%
Christian	42.4%	46.2%	-3.8%
Muslim	7.4%	6.5%	0.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is NE15 6BA dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NE15 6BA was 263.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.6% higher than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

NE15 6BA has the 9th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 86th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE15 6BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for London Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE15 6BA

Average Price
£44,831

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£44,831

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in NE15 6BA

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£15,000	2000-11-22	£45,000
31, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£15,000	2000-11-22	£45,000
29, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£15,000	2000-11-22	£45,000
29, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£15,000	2000-02-02	£46,716
31, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£15,000	2000-02-02	£46,716

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE15 6BA

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	46
Retired	41
Looking after home or family	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	12
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Transport and storage	13
Administrative and support service activities	8
Manufacturing	8
Education	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	5
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	759 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT	- not rated	1,724 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL	- not rated	3,453 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR	3out of 4	3,616 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	3out of 4	4,094 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Denton Road Infant School Bankside Road , Scotswood NE15 6AE	- not rated	294 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denton Road Primary School Armstrong Road , NE15 6AJ	- not rated	415 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Delaval Infant and Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	759 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater , Delaval Road NE15 6NL	- not rated	991 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's RC Primary School Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS	- not rated	1,024 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	3out of 4	1,321 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	- not rated	1,321 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW	- not rated	1,652 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	2,005 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Gate Community College West Road , NE4 9LU	- not rated	2,070 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS	- not rated	2,408 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW	- not rated	2,931 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH	- not rated	3,700 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL	- not rated	3,770 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB	- not rated	3,991 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	2,007 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,119 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,205 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,271 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF	2out of 4	483 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY	- not rated	1,615 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY	4out of 4	1,684 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX	- not rated	1,760 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ashlyns Unit Stocksfield Avenue , Silverhill Centre NE5 2DX	- not rated	1,760 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	2,005 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Café Addison	Management Office Unit 2, Addison Court Haig Crescent	540 yd
Curtain Superstore Blaydon Limited	Units 9-11 Tundry Way	630 yd
Team Sport	981 Scotswood Road	936 yd
Sambuca Metro Ltd	Frankie And Benny's, Clasper Way	1,039 yd
TGI Fridays	Clasper Way	1,040 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fairholme Social Club	Old Benwell Village Social Club Ltd Fergusons Lane	856 yd
Scotswood Social Club	Scotswood Social Club Denton Road	887 yd
The Skiff Inn	Derwenthaugh Road	1,040 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wholly Macaroni	Management Office Unit 2, Addison Court Haig Crescent	540 yd
Pizza Tower	74 Broadmead Way	577 yd
Fry's Fish And Chips	84 Broadmead Way	585 yd
Derwenthaugh Scoff	Unit 8 Derwenthaugh Marina	821 yd
Be Creem Desserts	72 Thorntree Drive	986 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Westburn Lodge Whickham View		1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Scotswood Sports Centre DENTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	550 yd
Excelsior Academy DENTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	651 yd
Inline Fitness Centre DUTTON COURT DUTTON COURT CHAINBRIDGE ROAD	health and fitness suite	864 yd
Newcastle Football Centre MILBURN DRIVE	grass pitches	975 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.