Townfield Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE15 8PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	51.2%	0.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.3%	48.8%	-0.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE15 8PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.9%	28.2%	8.3%	37.9%	-9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	59%	51.5%	-7.5%	44.2%	7.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.8%	1.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6%	7.1%	1.1%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	12.4%	10.8%	-1.6%	6.1%	4.7%

Health

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	38%	45.4%	7.4%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	28.8%	30.9%	2.1%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	22.6%	14.2%	-8.4%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	10.3%	7.8%	-2.5%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	34.3%	20.7%	-13.6%	18.2%	2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	9.1%	-2.1%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	12.4%	-2.3%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.5%	1.7%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	18.2%	7.4%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	22.3%	31.8%	9.5%	33.8%	-2.0%
Other	4%	3.3%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.3%	95.7%	-3.6%	81.4%	14.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.2% 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	99.7%	98.2%	-1.5%	83.2%	15.0%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.4%	1.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	98.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	15.0%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.5%	37.2%	-0.7%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Townfield Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townfield Gardens was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% lower than the Callerton & Throckley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Townfield Gardens has the 34th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley and the 380th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE15 8PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Townfield Gardens are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Townfield Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE15 8PY

Average Price
£238,511

Semi-Detached
£229,697

Terraced
£279,823

Detached
£250,079

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Townfield Gardens

Average Price
£245,402

Semi-Detached
£240,386

Terraced
£218,295

Detached
£302,606

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Townfield GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Townfield Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£246,000	2024-11-01	£261,864
4 Townfield Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£229,950	2021-05-27	£295,613
13 Townfield Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£156,500	2021-04-23	£198,944
17 Townfield Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,000	2019-10-07	£183,793
31 Townfield Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2019-01-25	£232,449

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE15 8PY

Employment

NE15 8PY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE15 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	14
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	4out of 4	254 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newburn Manor Primary School Millfield Lane , Newburn NE15 8PD	3out of 4	323 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walbottle Village Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL	3out of 4	808 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL	- not rated	943 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Throckley Primary School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY	4out of 4	1,736 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS	4out of 4	1,861 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP	- not rated	1,191 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH	3out of 4	2,809 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ	3out of 4	3,269 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	4out of 4	3,453 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	4out of 4	4,856 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF	2out of 4	4,017 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW	2out of 4	1,220 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	3out of 4	3,638 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	1out of 4	3,638 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hedley's Riverside Coffee Shop	Hedleys Riverside Coffee Shop, Newburn Visitor Centre Tyne Riverside Country Park Grange Road, Newburn	464 yd
Tasty House	11 Station Road, Newburn	543 yd
Cafe Beam (Lew's Place)	Newburn Activity Centre Grange Road, Newburn	609 yd
Branzino	Branzino Restaurant Water Row, Newburn	633 yd
Claud's Coffee Shop and Dessert Parlour	Unit 2, Old Fire Station High Street, Newburn	745 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Newburn Memorial Club	Newburn Memorial Club Newburn Road	185 yd
The Keelman	The Keelman Grange Road, Newburn	746 yd
Percy Arms	Percy Arms Percy Way, Walbottle	753 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dice pizza	7A Warkworth Crescent, Newburn	473 yd
Giuliani And Sons Fish & Chip	20 Station Road, Newburn	522 yd
Quality Pizza Express	7, Broomy Hill Road Shopping Centre Broomy Hill Road, Throckley	969 yd
Breakfast At Tiffanys	9 Shelley Road, Newburn Industrial Estate	1,064 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Newburn Activity Centre NEWBURN ACTIVITY CENTRE NEWBURN ACTIVITY CENTRE GRANGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	639 yd
Trojan Gym (Closed) The Old Coop Buildings The Old Coop Buildings Hexham Road	health and fitness suite	1,022 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	3.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	3.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	39.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	24.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	26.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.