St James Crescent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 6JJ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 6SB, NE15 6JH, NE15 6RX, NE15 6SA, NE15 6JA, NE4 8XS, NE15 6RY, NE4 8QP, NE4 8QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE15 6JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 6JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 46.4% | 44.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 38% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.7% | 46.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 27.7% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 27.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 11.6% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.2% | 62.4% | -22.8% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 66% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 66% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 66% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 12.6% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 12.6% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Crescent was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St James Crescent has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 433rd lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 St James Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-06-01 | £70,295 |
| 23 St James Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2023-06-01 | £43,258 |
| 25 St James Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2023-06-01 | £43,258 |
| 25 St James Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2023-06-01 | £43,258 |
| 15 St James Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-06-29 | £119,326 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Primary School Atkinson Road , NE4 8XT | - not rated | 131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB | - not rated | 272 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Newcastle Academy Off Armstrong Road , NE4 8QP | - not rated | 311 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate Community College West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 4,779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 5,103 yd | Community school | 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 | 639 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,529 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 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 635 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 639 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | - not rated | 646 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 2out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 691 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness | 113A Adelaide Terrace | 214 yd | |
| Culture Restaurant and Bar | 70 Adelaide Terrace | 245 yd | |
| Triple Five | 1st Floor, 95 - 109 Adelaide Terrace | 256 yd | |
| China Star | 89 Adelaide Terrace | 300 yd | |
| Bites of India / Wings'N More | 54 Adelaide Terrace | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 1,050 yd | |
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chin Chin Chinese takeaway | 127 Adelaide Terrace | 196 yd | |
| Freds Pizza And Kebabs | 125 Adelaide Terrace | 201 yd | |
| The Deli | 6 Condercum Road | 224 yd | |
| The Deli @ Benwell | 6 Condercum Road | 224 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 105 Adelaide Terrace | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 465 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 465 yd | |
| Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road | 617 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, 101 West Road | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy ATKINSON ROAD | grass pitches | 126 yd |
| Norwich Place BILBROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| The Turf @ St Johns (St Johns Primary) TEINDLAND CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 598 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle (Oakfield) CONDERCUM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Centre For Sport West Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Soccerworld Newcastle WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 926 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 | 94.4% |
| 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 | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.