Marlborough Avenue is in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE16 3ER is located in the Whickham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Avenue, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE16 3ES, NE16 3EW, NE16 3EP, NE16 3ET, NE16 3EN, NE16 3EU, NE16 3EQ, NE16 3EG, NE16 3EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE16 3ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.9% | 33.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 45.4% | 44.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.2% | 22.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 29.4% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Avenue was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% higher than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 199th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Marlborough Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-12-01 | £161,080 |
| 10 Marlborough Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-01-06 | £133,125 |
| 3 Marlborough Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-09-23 | £176,868 |
| 12 Marlborough Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-02-11 | £190,421 |
| 8 Marlborough Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2016-10-28 | £184,173 |
NE16 3ER 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,416 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 | 4,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalwell Primary School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swalwell Infant School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ | - not rated | 197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Street Community Primary School North View , Whickham NE16 4AY | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | - not rated | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 4,822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 5,356 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase School Rose Villa , Church Chare NE16 4JF | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | - not rated | 2,831 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Pupil Referral Unit C/O Mary Trevelyan School , Brunell Terrace NE4 7NL | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pic-Nics | 14a Market Lane | 166 yd | |
| Sundae Service | 323 Market Lane | 446 yd | |
| Sweet Tooth Lab | Spencer House Market Lane | 660 yd | |
| Bakers and Baristas | 83-85 Cameron Walk | 697 yd | |
| The Village Italian Kitchen | 31 St Marys Green | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'wa The Road Limited | Unit 1, Spencer House, Market Lane | 666 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Market Lane | 698 yd | |
| Harry Clasper | Front Street | 734 yd | |
| The Dog House | 30 Front Street | 744 yd | |
| The Highlander | Front Street | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondo Pizza and Grill | 7 Clavering Road | 617 yd | |
| Da Vinci's | 1 Brewery Lane | 731 yd | |
| Crunchy Chikin | 2 Front Street | 747 yd | |
| DOUBLE DRAGON | 7 Front Street | 756 yd | |
| Pizza Luciano | 2 Front Street | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 St Marys Green | 707 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 11 St Marys Green | 707 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 93-97 Cameron Walk | 827 yd | |
| Lidl | Hexham Road | 868 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Gibside Way | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swalwell Primary School SOUTH VIEW TERRACE | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Dan Flint Fitness Training Ltd (Closed) Church Chare | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Newcastle Metrocentre) METROCENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School ST MARTS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARTS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL DUCKPOOL LANE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Chase Park RECTORY COURT | tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Vision Health & Fitness (Gateshead) SANDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Whickham Glebe Sports Club ROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Rectory Field MILLFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.