Burnham Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8XG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE15 8XG has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	54.9%	48%	-6.9%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	45.1%	52%	6.9%	49.0%	3.0%

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 area around NE15 8XG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	43.5%	42.9%	-0.6%	37.9%	5.0%
Married: Opposite sex	39.6%	29.7%	-9.9%	44.2%	-14.5%
Separated	2.4%	11.4%	9.0%	2.2%	9.2%
Divorced	12.6%	11.9%	-0.7%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	1.9%	4.1%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.0%

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	46.7%	47.8%	1.1%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	41%	32%	-9.0%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	8.2%	9.3%	1.1%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	2.9%	8.9%	6.0%	4.0%	4.9%
Very bad health	1.2%	2%	0.8%	1.2%	0.8%

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	15%	20.2%	5.2%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.2%	9.2%	-13.0%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	16.5%	-0.4%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.9%	2.6%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	20.2%	4.3%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	24.2%	23.9%	-0.3%	33.8%	-9.9%
Other	1.4%	3.2%	1.8%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Other Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	98.4%	-1.2%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	96.3%	96.8%	0.5%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	2.9%	1.6%	-1.3%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	97.2%	1.7%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Central Asia	1.2%	0.0%	1.2%
No passport held	8.1%	13.5%	-5.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.2%	37.2%	10.0%
Christian	51.2%	46.2%	5.0%
Not answered	1.6%	6.0%	-4.4%

Safety

Is Burnham Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnham Avenue was 126.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% higher than the Callerton & Throckley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Burnham Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley and the 308th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

🔎 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 8XG, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Burnham Avenue are based on 148 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 Burnham Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8XG

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE15 8XG

Average Price
£160,276

Semi-Detached
£160,276

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Burnham Avenue

Average Price
£148,091

Semi-Detached
£171,633

Terraced
£156,350

Detached
£209,249

Flats/Maisonettes
£95,322

Other
£87,700

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Burnham AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
46 Burnham Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£92,500	2022-10-18	£104,211
56 Burnham Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£139,950	2022-06-30	£165,872
56 Burnham Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	2017-06-01	£171,553
52 Burnham Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2015-12-04	£156,613
48 Burnham Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2015-02-09	£205,020

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE15 8XG

Employment

NE15 8XG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	98
Retired	43
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	12
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Accommodation and food service activities	20
Education	16
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Transport and storage	11
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical 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	1,040 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	972 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lemington Riverside Primary School Rokeby Street , Lemington NE15 8RR	3out of 4	1,339 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walbottle Village Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL	3out of 4	1,393 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL	- not rated	1,538 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE	4out of 4	1,568 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	2,034 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ	3out of 4	2,483 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	4out of 4	2,544 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH	3out of 4	3,533 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	4out of 4	3,628 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	4,755 yd	Academy 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	2,731 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	1,859 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	3out of 4	2,823 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	1out of 4	2,823 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY	4out of 4	4,298 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	4,755 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Claud's Coffee Shop and Dessert Parlour	Unit 2, Old Fire Station High Street, Newburn		731 yd
Knights By The Burn	Suite 5 To 7, Walker Davison House High Street, Newburn		777 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lemington Labour Club	Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington		908 yd
Lemington And District Social Club	Lemington And District Social Club Algernon Road, Lemington		909 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Breakfast At Tiffanys	9 Shelley Road, Newburn Industrial Estate	577 yd
fire pit	Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington	908 yd
Sandhu fish bar	2 Northumberland Road, Lemington	953 yd
Bamboo garden	Bamboo Garden, 3 Northumberland Road, Lemington	953 yd
The Lemington Deli	2 Tyne View, Lemington	961 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	1A High Row, Lemington		1,055 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Valley View Pavilion VALLEY VIEW	grass pitches	604 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	87.5%
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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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