Bennett Court is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 8EF is located in the Lemington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bennett Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 8EL, NE15 8EE, NE15 8ED, NE15 8DX, NE15 8EJ, NE15 8ER, NE15 8DU, NE15 8EZ, NE15 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE15 8EF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.3% | 47.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 33.8% | 40.9% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 36.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 39.4% | 34.9% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 20.6% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 21.7% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 15.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 18.1% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.4% | 96.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bennett Court was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Lemington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bennett Court has the 14th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Lemington and the 423rd lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bennett Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-08-28 | £84,920 |
| 12 Bennett Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-08-31 | £87,577 |
| 20 Bennett Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-11-26 | £76,578 |
| 24 Bennett Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2021-05-03 | £46,624 |
| 15 Bennett Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2015-12-14 | £79,343 |
NE15 8EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemington Riverside Primary School Rokeby Street , Lemington NE15 8RR | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Bell's Close , NE15 6XX | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 2out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 4,048 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 | 4,067 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 | 2,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximo's Deli | The Lemington Centre Tyne View, Lemington | 370 yd | |
| Little Connies Kitchen | 1b Rokeby Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemington And District Social Club | Lemington And District Social Club Algernon Road, Lemington | 167 yd | |
| Lemington Labour Club | Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington | 557 yd | |
| Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 1,089 yd | |
| Anne's Kitchen At The Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemington Deli | 2 Tyne View, Lemington | 240 yd | |
| Sandhu fish bar | 2 Northumberland Road, Lemington | 262 yd | |
| Hot bite pizza grill house | 2 Gladstone Street, Lemington | 268 yd | |
| Bamboo garden | Bamboo Garden, 3 Northumberland Road, Lemington | 269 yd | |
| Dipping donuts | Unit 4, The Old Glassworks Lemington Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1A High Row, Lemington | 352 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley View Pavilion VALLEY VIEW | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Waverley Primary School MAPLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Lemington Middle School (Closed) West Denton Road | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.