Castleside Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 7DR 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 Castleside Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 7DS, NE15 6SX, NE15 7DP, NE15 6TD, NE15 7DN, NE15 6TL, NE15 7BA, NE15 6TT, NE15 7DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE15 7DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 39.2% | 48.2% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 31.9% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 45.5% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 27.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 18.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 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 | 29.8% | 26.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 24.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% 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% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 88.6% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 94.8% | 90.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 90.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castleside Road was 126.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castleside Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 305th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 338.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Castleside Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2024-11-15 | £93,883 |
| 83 Castleside Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-07-19 | £85,698 |
| 73 Castleside Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2024-05-31 | £96,882 |
| 75 Castleside Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-01-26 | £86,970 |
| 17 Castleside Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2023-09-15 | £95,196 |
NE15 7DR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 4,002 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 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 2out of 4 | 818 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater , Delaval Road NE15 6NL | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,901 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 | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,242 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 | 420 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 | 1,336 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Famiglia | 257 Whickham View | 506 yd | |
| The Bindi | 261 Whickham View | 525 yd | |
| Tong's | 262 - 264 Whickham View | 562 yd | |
| Café Addison | Management Office Unit 2, Addison Court Haig Crescent | 676 yd | |
| Jaipur Indian Takeaway | 625 - 627 West Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairholme Social Club | Old Benwell Village Social Club Ltd Fergusons Lane | 432 yd | |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club | Benwell Hill Cricket Club West Road | 512 yd | |
| Scotswood Social Club | Scotswood Social Club Denton Road | 674 yd | |
| Denton Hotel | 588 West Road | 696 yd | |
| The West Acres Club | 448 West Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry's Fish And Chips | 84 Broadmead Way | 170 yd | |
| Pizza Tower | 74 Broadmead Way | 177 yd | |
| Be Creem Desserts | 72 Thorntree Drive | 369 yd | |
| Pizza Mozzarella | 259 Whickham View | 525 yd | |
| My Fry | 261 Whickham View | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Westburn Lodge Whickham View | 439 yd | |
| Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Football Centre MILBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club WEST ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 521 yd |
| Excelsior Academy DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| St Cuthberts High School GRETNA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Scotswood Sports Centre DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Broadwood Primary School BROADWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Denton Dene COCKERMOUTH GREEN | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.