Ottershaw is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 7XP 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 Ottershaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 6XU, NE15 7XW, NE15 7XR, NE15 7XT, NE15 7XQ, NE15 7XG, NE15 7XH, NE15 7XN, NE15 7XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE15 7XP 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 Ottershaw 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.
Ottershaw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ottershaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-02-24 | £211,349 |
| 24 Ottershaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-09-23 | £202,189 |
| 3 Ottershaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-09-01 | £167,258 |
| 5 Ottershaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2021-09-24 | £195,921 |
| 10 Ottershaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2021-09-17 | £212,862 |
NE15 7XP 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 | 2,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Bell's Close , NE15 6XX | - not rated | 247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 251 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Riverside Primary School Rokeby Street , Lemington NE15 8RR | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 3,574 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 | 3,099 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 | 1,016 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 | 2,383 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 3,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Connies Kitchen | 1b Rokeby Street | 509 yd | |
| Maximo's Deli | The Lemington Centre Tyne View, Lemington | 670 yd | |
| Jade’s deli and dessert | 69A Southway, West Denton | 852 yd | |
| The Bindi | 261 Whickham View | 1,064 yd | |
| La Famiglia | 257 Whickham View | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 396 yd | |
| Anne's Kitchen At The Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 396 yd | |
| Scotswood Social Club | Scotswood Social Club Denton Road | 687 yd | |
| Lemington And District Social Club | Lemington And District Social Club Algernon Road, Lemington | 842 yd | |
| Lemington Labour Club | Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda kingdom | 17A Fernwood Road, Lemington | 450 yd | |
| Hot bite pizza grill house | 2 Gladstone Street, Lemington | 773 yd | |
| Dipping donuts | Unit 4, The Old Glassworks Lemington Road | 784 yd | |
| The Lemington Deli | 2 Tyne View, Lemington | 828 yd | |
| Sandhu fish bar | 2 Northumberland Road, Lemington | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1A High Row, Lemington | 791 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Westburn Lodge Whickham View | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waverley Primary School MAPLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Scotswood Sports Centre DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Broadwood Primary School BROADWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Excelsior Academy DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.1 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.