Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE15 9RX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	54.2%	48.8%	-5.4%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	45.8%	51.2%	5.4%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	26.8%	36.5%	9.7%	37.9%	-1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	49.4%	-7.9%	44.2%	5.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	8.5%	4.7%	-3.8%	9.1%	-4.4%
Widowed	5.7%	6.9%	1.2%	6.1%	0.8%

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	38.1%	45%	6.9%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	37.8%	32.6%	-5.2%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	17.1%	17%	-0.1%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	5.9%	2.8%	-3.1%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1%	2.5%	1.5%	1.2%	1.3%

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	22%	20.3%	-1.7%	18.2%	2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	7.6%	-4.2%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	14.8%	-2.3%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	7.2%	2.3%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.3%	11.4%	-4.9%	16.9%	-5.5%
Degree or Similar	24%	36.9%	12.9%	33.8%	3.1%
Other	4.1%	1.7%	-2.4%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
White	98.6%	98.2%	-0.4%	81.4%	16.8%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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	99.3%	98.6%	-0.7%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	98.6%	0.3%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
No passport held	14.3%	13.5%	0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Hexham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hexham Road was 88.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Callerton & Throckley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hexham Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley and the 448th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

🔎 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. 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 9RX, 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 Hexham Road are based on 170 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 Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE15 9RX

Average Price
£503,914

Semi-Detached
£574,617

Terraced
£621,544

Detached
£409,747

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hexham Road

Average Price
£285,820

Semi-Detached
£242,258

Terraced
£282,256

Detached
£434,130

Flats/Maisonettes
£120,432

Other
£249,542

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hexham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Dene Head Cottages Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2017-11-17	£553,504
6 Dene Head Cottages Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2013-12-12	£326,366
6 Dene Head Cottages Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£167,000	2007-07-20	£243,076
5 Dene Head Cottages Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£460,000	2006-09-25	£642,740
6 Dene Head Cottages Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£117,500	2001-05-04	£390,035

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE15 9RX

Employment

NE15 9RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9RX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	13
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	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	1,206 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL	- not rated	645 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walbottle Village Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL	3out of 4	724 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Throckley Primary School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY	4out of 4	1,113 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newburn Manor Primary School Millfield Lane , Newburn NE15 8PD	3out of 4	1,246 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS	4out of 4	1,694 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	280 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ	3out of 4	3,247 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH	3out of 4	3,512 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	4out of 4	4,459 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	4out of 4	5,256 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	4,595 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	557 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	3out of 4	3,606 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	1out of 4	3,606 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
Golden House	Golden House, Orchard House, 275 Newburn Road	663 yd
Walbotl Coffee House	Unit 1, Co-op Buildings Hexham Road	820 yd
Ma’ida Table Spread	Hexham Road	823 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Throckley Union Jack Club	Throckley Union Jack Club Hilda Terrace, Throckley	862 yd
Newburn Memorial Club	Newburn Memorial Club Newburn Road	912 yd
Percy Arms	Percy Arms Percy Way, Walbottle	924 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quality Pizza Express	7, Broomy Hill Road Shopping Centre Broomy Hill Road, Throckley	713 yd
Throckley Sandwich Bar	5 Field Terrace, Throckley	877 yd
Dhillons Fish Inn Throckley	Blanchland House Hexham Road	979 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's Newburn Road		727 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Walbottle Campus HEXHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	153 yd
Talbot House Non-Maintained Special School (Closed) Hexham Road		373 yd
Trojan Gym (Closed) The Old Coop Buildings The Old Coop Buildings Hexham Road	health and fitness suite	819 yd
Throckley Recreation Ground PINE STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	998 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

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