The Causeway is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE15 9QA is located in the Callerton & Throckley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Causeway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 9PX, NE15 9PU, NE15 9PQ, NE15 9AT, NE15 9NS, NE15 9AQ, NE15 9NT, NE15 9AS, NE15 9PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE15 9QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.7% | 38.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 40.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 6.9% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 37% | 47.1% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 26.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 18% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 6.5% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 26.1% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 12.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 16.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 96.1% | 96.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Causeway was 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% lower than the Callerton & Throckley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Causeway has the 26th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley and the 442nd highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 The Causeway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2017-09-29 | £140,463 |
| 9 The Causeway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2016-11-29 | £121,789 |
| 3 The Causeway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-06-23 | £163,936 |
| 7 The Causeway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2015-09-04 | £138,972 |
| 9 The Causeway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2014-10-14 | £145,273 |
NE15 9QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throckley Primary School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Primary School Millfield Lane , Newburn NE15 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Village Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS | 4out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,294 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 | 4,919 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 | 1,335 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 4,274 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 4,274 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | Golden House, Orchard House, 275 Newburn Road | 476 yd | |
| Cafe Beam (Lew's Place) | Newburn Activity Centre Grange Road, Newburn | 837 yd | |
| Hedley's Riverside Coffee Shop | Hedleys Riverside Coffee Shop, Newburn Visitor Centre Tyne Riverside Country Park Grange Road, Newburn | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throckley Union Jack Club | Throckley Union Jack Club Hilda Terrace, Throckley | 497 yd | |
| Newburn Memorial Club | Newburn Memorial Club Newburn Road | 749 yd | |
| Throckley & District Club And Institute | Throckley & District Club And Institute, Bank Top Club Hexham Road | 777 yd | |
| The Keelman | The Keelman Grange Road, Newburn | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Pizza Express | 7, Broomy Hill Road Shopping Centre Broomy Hill Road, Throckley | 130 yd | |
| Throckley Sandwich Bar | 5 Field Terrace, Throckley | 596 yd | |
| Dhillons Fish Inn Throckley | Blanchland House Hexham Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Newburn Road | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Throckley Recreation Ground PINE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Newburn Activity Centre NEWBURN ACTIVITY CENTRE NEWBURN ACTIVITY CENTRE GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Throckley Primary School HEXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Walbottle Campus HEXHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 957 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.