Alexandra Drive, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE16 3EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	47.9%	49.8%	1.9%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	52.1%	50.2%	-1.9%	49.0%	1.2%

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 NE16 3EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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	20.2%	24.1%	3.9%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	66.9%	55.3%	-11.6%	44.2%	11.1%
Separated	2%	3.1%	1.1%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	4.8%	7.5%	2.7%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	6%	10.1%	4.1%	6.1%	4.0%

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	37.5%	44.6%	7.1%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	41.7%	33.1%	-8.6%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	16.7%	18.1%	1.4%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	3.8%	4.2%	0.4%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	16.5%	13.1%	-3.4%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	12.6%	-1.5%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	13.5%	-2.2%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	10.1%	8.6%	-1.5%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	18%	2.7%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	23.4%	30.6%	7.2%	33.8%	-3.2%
Other	4.8%	3.6%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
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%	98.1%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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%	97.3%	-2.4%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0%	0.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	97.3%	-2.4%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.3%	76.7%	12.6%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Alexandra Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Drive was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alexandra Drive has the 37th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.8%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NE16 3EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 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 - 8/10 (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 Alexandra Drive are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alexandra Drive, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE16 3EL

Average Price
£225,487

Semi-Detached
£224,395

Terraced
£242,569

Detached
£218,132

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£200,152

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Drive

Average Price
£219,186

Semi-Detached
£221,219

Terraced
£218,722

Detached
£221,166

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£194,201

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Alexandra Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-10-31	£239,775
33 Alexandra Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2022-04-22	£208,713
35 Alexandra Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2022-03-04	£226,225
5 Alexandra Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2022-01-31	£216,511
53 Alexandra Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2021-07-21	£229,475

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE16 3EL

Employment

NE16 3EL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE16 3EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	18
Other	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	25
Manufacturing	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Education	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT	- not rated	2,282 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	2,605 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL	- not rated	2,763 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR	3out of 4	3,347 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD	4out of 4	3,834 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swalwell Primary School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ	3out of 4	361 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swalwell Infant School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ	- not rated	361 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB	- not rated	695 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB	3out of 4	695 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Front Street Community Primary School North View , Whickham NE16 4AY	4out of 4	810 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX	3out of 4	1,288 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR	- not rated	1,534 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR	- not rated	1,534 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW	- not rated	1,909 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	3,054 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	5,047 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	3,058 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	3,577 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	3,659 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA	- not rated	3,757 yd	Further education	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	3,160 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chase School Rose Villa , Church Chare NE16 4JF	- not rated	621 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN	- not rated	2,583 yd	City technology college	No	Mixed	More About School
Denewood Pupil Referral Unit C/O Mary Trevelyan School , Brunell Terrace NE4 7NL	- not rated	2,763 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grainger Grammar School 35 Grainger Park Road , NE4 8SA	- not rated	2,909 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS	- not rated	2,957 yd	Community special school	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	Distance
Pic-Nics	14a Market Lane	379 yd
Small Saints Out of School Club	St Marys Rc Church Hall, Dockendale Lane	565 yd
Oli and Joes	34-36 Front Street	643 yd
Kato Whickham Ltd	32 Front Street	646 yd
The Village Italian Kitchen	31 St Marys Green	668 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harry Clasper	Front Street	593 yd
Bay Horse	Front Street	618 yd
The Dog House	30 Front Street	645 yd
The One Eyed Stag	5 The Square	864 yd
Wetherspoons	85 Russell Way	873 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whickham Tandoori	33 Front Street	679 yd
Mai Sushi	93-97 Cameron Walk	771 yd
Mondo Pizza and Grill	7 Clavering Road	836 yd
Whickham Fish Kitchen	Back Row	837 yd
Domino's Pizza	1-2 The Square	863 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	26 St Marys Green	668 yd
Heron Frozen Foods Limited	11 St Marys Green	668 yd
Marks & Spencer	93-97 Cameron Walk	873 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Swalwell Primary School SOUTH VIEW TERRACE	grass pitches	362 yd
St Marys Rc Primary School ST MARTS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARTS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL DUCKPOOL LANE	grass pitches	552 yd
Dan Flint Fitness Training Ltd (Closed) Church Chare	health and fitness suite	580 yd
Chase Park RECTORY COURT	tennis courts	848 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (Newcastle Metrocentre) METROCENTRE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	944 yd
Whickham Glebe Sports Club ROSE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,002 yd
Rectory Field MILLFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	1,007 yd
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre (Closed) Market Lane	ski slopes	1,074 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	160.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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