Hood Street is in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE16 3HS 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 Hood Street, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE16 3HE, NE16 3DW, NE16 3BS, NE16 3HB, NE16 3JS, NE16 3HT, NE16 3DS, NE16 3AG, NE16 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE16 3HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 51.4% | 47.2% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 52.8% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 33% | 33.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 50% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 58.3% | 51.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.6% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 10.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 11.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 18.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 35.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.2% | 91.7% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 88.1% | 91.4% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 90.8% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hood Street was 126.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% higher than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hood Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 163rd highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hood Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £128,250 | 2023-02-17 | £136,533 |
| 1 Hood Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2021-10-27 | £109,684 |
| 11 Hood Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2021-03-17 | £68,121 |
| 7 Hood Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-11-22 | £122,975 |
| 10 Hood Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2019-11-20 | £89,319 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,816 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 | 4,682 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 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swalwell Infant School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Street Community Primary School North View , Whickham NE16 4AY | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 4,991 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 | 3,052 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,305 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 | 2,535 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 | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | - not rated | 2,848 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Tooth Lab | Spencer House Market Lane | 78 yd | |
| Walbottle Health and Fitness Ltd | Co-op Buildings Hexham Road | 181 yd | |
| Nisha's Tandoori | 6 Hexham Road | 207 yd | |
| Pedalling Squares | Old Derwent Brassworks, Quality Row Road | 250 yd | |
| Sundae Service | 323 Market Lane | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlander | Front Street | 64 yd | |
| O'wa The Road Limited | Unit 1, Spencer House, Market Lane | 79 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Market Lane | 98 yd | |
| Blaydon Rugby Club | Hexham Road | 459 yd | |
| Derwent Crossing | Derwenthaugh Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci's | 1 Brewery Lane | 48 yd | |
| Crunchy Chikin | 2 Front Street | 60 yd | |
| DOUBLE DRAGON | 7 Front Street | 64 yd | |
| Pizza Luciano | 2 Front Street | 64 yd | |
| Maguires | Hexham Road | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Hexham Road | 175 yd | |
| Poundstretcher and Pet Hut | Sands Road | 314 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Gibside Way | 837 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 St Marys Green | 1,043 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 11 St Marys Green | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Health & Fitness (Gateshead) SANDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Engery Fitness (Blaydon) HEXHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Blaydon Rugby Football Club HEXHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Swalwell Primary School SOUTH VIEW TERRACE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Newcastle Metrocentre) METROCENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Blaydon Leisure Centre Shibdon Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Swalwell Cricket Club DERWENTHAUGH PARK DERWENTHAUGH PARK SPA WELL ROAD | grass pitches | 988 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.