Moss Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8TR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE15 8TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.7%	0.6%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.9%	48.3%	-0.6%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 8TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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	31%	32.4%	1.4%	37.9%	-5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	51.6%	-3.6%	44.2%	7.4%
Separated	2.5%	2.9%	0.4%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	4.2%	5.9%	1.7%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	7.1%	7.1%	0.0%	6.1%	1.0%

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	44.7%	41.2%	-3.5%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	38.7%	41.4%	2.7%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	12.8%	13.6%	0.8%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	3%	3.1%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	23.4%	16.5%	-6.9%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	7.7%	-9.5%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	14.2%	-1.7%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	9.1%	3.2%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	19.8%	7.2%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	21.8%	31%	9.2%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.4%	3.6%	3.2%	3.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	98.9%	93.4%	-5.5%	81.4%	12.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	97.7%	96.2%	-1.5%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0.8%	1%	0.2%	6.1%	-5.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	2.6%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	96.2%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	9.2%	13.5%	-4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	57.4%	46.2%	11.2%
Hindu	3.1%	1.7%	1.4%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Moss Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moss Close was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Lemington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Moss Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Lemington and the 105th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE15 8TR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Moss Close are based on 10 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 Moss Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8TR

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE15 8TR

Average Price
£222,910

Semi-Detached
£305,143

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£202,352

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Moss Close

Average Price
£235,275

Semi-Detached
£316,879

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£226,208

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Moss CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Moss Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-01-13	£271,536
11 Moss Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2018-10-08	£198,549
5 Moss Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£204,950	2015-05-13	£286,520
2 Moss Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£75,000	2013-02-26	£118,830
2 Moss Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£75,000	2013-02-26	£118,830

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE15 8TR

Employment

NE15 8TR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	142
Retired	101
Part-Time Employee	40
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Construction	11
Education	11
Manufacturing	10
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	3out of 4	1,871 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	3,035 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT	- not rated	4,052 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Denton Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN	3out of 4	796 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Denton Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN	- not rated	796 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Vianney RC Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN	- not rated	847 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN	3out of 4	847 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lemington Riverside Primary School Rokeby Street , NE15 8RR	3out of 4	1,109 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Denton High School West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ	- not rated	1,459 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ	- not rated	1,459 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints College West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ	- not rated	1,459 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST	- not rated	2,290 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP	3out of 4	2,348 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS	- not rated	274 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL	- not rated	1,270 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH	- not rated	1,567 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW	- not rated	1,813 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB	- not rated	2,933 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	3,951 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	2,122 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkway School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP	- not rated	978 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP	- not rated	978 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , NE5 1DS	- not rated	1,148 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DS	- not rated	1,148 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	3out of 4	1,783 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon City	Dragon Pearl, 124 The Roman Way, West Denton	455 yd
West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre	Community Day Centre Hillhead Road	772 yd
May Flower	14 The Burnside	901 yd
Coffee on the Corner	1, Allerdale House Allerdale Drive	1,036 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lemington Labour Club	Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington	363 yd
The Peregrine	The Peregrine Hillhead Road	550 yd
Lemington And District Social Club	Lemington And District Social Club Algernon Road, Lemington	955 yd
Blutcher & District Social Club	Blucher And District Social Club Hexham Road	1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
fire pit	Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington	363 yd
Dinners Express West Denton Ltd	32 The Burnside	926 yd
Dinners Express / Deli Express	34 The Burnside	936 yd
Dessert Lab	42 The Burnside	943 yd
Panda kingdom	17A Fernwood Road, Lemington	1,001 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	9 Chapel House Drive, West Denton		619 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lemington Middle School (Closed) West Denton Road	grass pitches	275 yd
Valley View Pavilion VALLEY VIEW	grass pitches	512 yd
West Denton Indoor Bowls Club WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB HILLHEAD ROAD	indoor bowls	782 yd
West Denton Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD	grass pitches	804 yd
St. John Vianney Rc Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD	grass pitches	877 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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