Ordley Close is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 7XT is located in the Lemington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ordley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 7XR, NE15 6XU, NE15 7XP, NE15 7XQ, NE15 6YA, NE15 7XS, NE15 7XW, NE15 6XY, NE15 7XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE15 7XT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 42.9% | 40.1% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 41.5% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 51.6% | 43.7% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 15.9% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21.4% | 19% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 15.6% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 28.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.4% | 92.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 94.8% | 89.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 88.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ordley Close was 515.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 402.3% higher than the Lemington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ordley Close has the highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Lemington and the 35th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Ordley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-03-28 | £168,976 |
| 50 Ordley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-03-28 | £177,988 |
| 6 Ordley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2023-08-11 | £168,743 |
| 58 Ordley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-03-25 | £225,898 |
| 40 Ordley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-09-22 | £91,867 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,786 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 | 153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 364 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Riverside Primary School Rokeby Street , Lemington NE15 8RR | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS | - not rated | 1,151 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 | 2,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 3,690 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 | 3,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,461 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 | 964 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 | 2,497 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 3,102 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 | 559 yd | |
| Maximo's Deli | The Lemington Centre Tyne View, Lemington | 730 yd | |
| Jade’s deli and dessert | 69A Southway, West Denton | 959 yd | |
| Sound Inc Studios | Sound Inc, Factory Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Curtain Superstore Blaydon Limited | Units 9-11 Tundry Way | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 512 yd | |
| Anne's Kitchen At The Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 512 yd | |
| Scotswood Social Club | Scotswood Social Club Denton Road | 697 yd | |
| Lemington And District Social Club | Lemington And District Social Club Algernon Road, Lemington | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda kingdom | 17A Fernwood Road, Lemington | 555 yd | |
| Dipping donuts | Unit 4, The Old Glassworks Lemington Road | 813 yd | |
| Hot bite pizza grill house | 2 Gladstone Street, Lemington | 837 yd | |
| The Lemington Deli | 2 Tyne View, Lemington | 889 yd | |
| Sandhu fish bar | 2 Northumberland Road, Lemington | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1A High Row, Lemington | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waverley Primary School MAPLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Scotswood Sports Centre DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Excelsior Academy DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Broadwood Primary School BROADWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 829 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.