Thorntree Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 7AQ 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 Thorntree Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 7AT, NE15 7ER, NE15 7AB, NE15 7AD, NE15 7AA, NE5 2JJ, NE15 7AR, NE15 7AP, NE15 7HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE15 7AQ is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 46.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 NE15 7AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 25.1% | 22.2% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 61.7% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 46.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 38.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.5% | 21.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 26.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% 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% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 10.2% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 79% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 91.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 91.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorntree Drive was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Thorntree Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Thorntree Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-02-08 | £269,990 |
| 1 Thorntree Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2020-02-07 | £460,969 |
| 10 Thorntree Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2017-07-11 | £289,991 |
| 5 Thorntree Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-03-24 | £328,297 |
| 20 Thorntree Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2014-11-28 | £268,915 |
NE15 7AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in NE15 7AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 3,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS | - not rated | 383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 2out of 4 | 704 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 1,464 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 | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,436 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 | 904 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 | 1,436 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipur Indian Takeaway | 625 - 627 West Road | 122 yd | |
| Solomons Restaurant, | Thorntree Farm West Road | 219 yd | |
| Tong's | 262 - 264 Whickham View | 385 yd | |
| La Famiglia | 257 Whickham View | 419 yd | |
| The Bindi | 261 Whickham View | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Hotel | 588 West Road | 118 yd | |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club | Benwell Hill Cricket Club West Road | 312 yd | |
| Slatyford Tenants Association | 35 Pooley Road | 800 yd | |
| The West Acres Club | 448 West Road | 812 yd | |
| Scotswood Social Club | Scotswood Social Club Denton Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Creem Desserts | 72 Thorntree Drive | 383 yd | |
| Gormans Fish And Chips | 496 Denton Road | 408 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 1 Slatyford Lane | 422 yd | |
| Pizza Mozzarella | 259 Whickham View | 424 yd | |
| My Fry | 261 Whickham View | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Westburn Lodge Whickham View | 427 yd | |
| Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club WEST ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 312 yd |
| Denton Dene COCKERMOUTH GREEN | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| St Cuthberts High School GRETNA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Newcastle Football Centre MILBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Montagu And North Fenham Football Club POOLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Broadwood Primary School BROADWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Excelsior Academy DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 856 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.