Norfolk Way is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 7QX is located in the Lemington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 7QL, NE15 7QU, NE15 7QJ, NE15 7QH, NE15 7QN, NE15 7QR, NE15 7QZ, NE15 7XF, NE15 7QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE15 7QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 36.9% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 46.2% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48.1% | 44.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 39.5% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 18.9% | 16.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 30.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.2% | 97.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Way was 90.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the Lemington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norfolk Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Lemington and the 441st highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Norfolk Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2013-09-06 | £234,562 |
| 5 Norfolk Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1998-09-28 | £207,818 |
NE15 7QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 181 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Riverside Primary School Rokeby Street , Lemington NE15 8RR | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Bell's Close , NE15 6XX | - not rated | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 2out of 4 | 676 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,145 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade’s deli and dessert | 69A Southway, West Denton | 554 yd | |
| Little Connies Kitchen | 1b Rokeby Street | 620 yd | |
| Maximo's Deli | The Lemington Centre Tyne View, Lemington | 718 yd | |
| The Bindi | 261 Whickham View | 983 yd | |
| La Famiglia | 257 Whickham View | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 151 yd | |
| Anne's Kitchen At The Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 151 yd | |
| Scotswood Social Club | Scotswood Social Club Denton Road | 707 yd | |
| Lemington Labour Club | Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington | 810 yd | |
| Lemington And District Social Club | Lemington And District Social Club Algernon Road, Lemington | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda kingdom | 17A Fernwood Road, Lemington | 398 yd | |
| Hot bite pizza grill house | 2 Gladstone Street, Lemington | 792 yd | |
| fire pit | Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington | 810 yd | |
| The Lemington Deli | 2 Tyne View, Lemington | 850 yd | |
| Dipping donuts | Unit 4, The Old Glassworks Lemington Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1A High Row, Lemington | 862 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Westburn Lodge Whickham View | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waverley Primary School MAPLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Broadwood Primary School BROADWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Scotswood Sports Centre DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Excelsior Academy DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Lemington Middle School (Closed) West Denton Road | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Valley View Pavilion VALLEY VIEW | grass pitches | 1,034 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.