Beamish Place is in Benwell Village, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 6NZ 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 2011-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beamish Place, Benwell Village, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 6NW, NE15 6NY, NE15 6AG, NE15 6LF, NE15 7PJ, NE15 6TR, NE15 6TB, NE15 6LX, NE15 6NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE15 6NZ 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 | 54.7% | 50.5% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.5% | 4.2% | 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 area around NE15 6NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 44.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 26.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13% | 14.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 35.3% | 33.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 18.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 33.8% | 27.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 25.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.3% | 84.7% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 85.7% | 83.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 83.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.3% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beamish Place was 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beamish Place has the 31st lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 406th highest crime rate of 894 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Beamish Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-02-04 | £120,023 |
| 18 Beamish Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-12-02 | £157,675 |
| 12 Beamish Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-06-25 | £122,318 |
| 15 Beamish Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2022-01-24 | £137,110 |
| 17 Beamish Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-10-28 | £175,059 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 2,702 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 | 4,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendower Primary School Fox and Hounds Lane , NE15 6PE | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delaval Infant and Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater , Delaval Road NE15 6NL | - not rated | 485 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | - not rated | 785 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | - not rated | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate Community College West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 4,136 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 | 933 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,351 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 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | - not rated | 525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 820 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashlyns Unit Stocksfield Avenue , Silverhill Centre NE5 2DX | - not rated | 820 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 932 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Tandoori Kitchen Takeaway | 359 West Road | 500 yd | |
| Margaret's Cafe | 375 West Road | 502 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 139 Benwell Lane | 612 yd | |
| GWARN JERK | 133 Benwell Lane | 621 yd | |
| Café Addison | Management Office Unit 2, Addison Court Haig Crescent | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairholme Social Club | Old Benwell Village Social Club Ltd Fergusons Lane | 326 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Fox And Hounds West Road | 515 yd | |
| The West Acres Club | 448 West Road | 560 yd | |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club | Benwell Hill Cricket Club West Road | 744 yd | |
| Denton Hotel | 588 West Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sizzlin Peproni | 357 West Road | 498 yd | |
| Wholly Macaroni | Management Office Unit 2, Addison Court Haig Crescent | 655 yd | |
| Fry's Fish And Chips | 84 Broadmead Way | 767 yd | |
| Pizza Tower | 74 Broadmead Way | 799 yd | |
| Oxley Fish And Kebab | 30 Cedar Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, 101 West Road | 884 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, 4 Cedar Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Football Centre MILBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| St Cuthberts High School GRETNA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club WEST ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 748 yd |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Soccerworld Newcastle WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 915 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle (Oakfield) CONDERCUM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy ATKINSON ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Centre For Sport West Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Norwich Place BILBROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.