Front Street is in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE16 4DT is located in the Dunston Hill and Whickham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Front Street, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE16 4EA, NE16 4SH, NE16 4SJ, NE16 4PA, NE16 4BF, NE16 4DN, NE16 4EG, NE16 4NL, NE16 4SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE16 4DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 4DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 24.8% | 25.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 53.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 47.1% | 46.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 26% | 26% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 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 | 24.1% | 20.7% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 39.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.6% | 95.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Street was 178.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% higher than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Front Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 90th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2025-03-26 | £760,195 |
| 32 Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-18 | £181,361 |
| 44A Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £421,528 | 2020-10-30 | £471,092 |
| 22 - 24 Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2003-01-06 | £534,177 |
| 22 - 24 Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2000-11-23 | £638,256 |
NE16 4DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,941 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 | 4,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | - not rated | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Street Community Primary School North View , Whickham NE16 4AY | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swalwell Primary School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swalwell Infant School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,702 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 | 5,462 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 | 3,706 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,316 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 | 3,646 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 | 73 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | - not rated | 2,509 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Pupil Referral Unit C/O Mary Trevelyan School , Brunell Terrace NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grainger Grammar School 35 Grainger Park Road , NE4 8SA | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oli and Joes | 34-36 Front Street | 10 yd | |
| Kato Whickham Ltd | 32 Front Street | 12 yd | |
| Chase Park Pavilion | Chase Park, Front Street | 44 yd | |
| The Village Italian Kitchen | 31 St Marys Green | 160 yd | |
| The Corner Flag | Rose Avenue | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog House | 30 Front Street | 16 yd | |
| Harry Clasper | Front Street | 150 yd | |
| Bay Horse | Front Street | 193 yd | |
| Whickham Glebe Sports Social Club | Rose Avenue | 301 yd | |
| The One Eyed Stag | 5 The Square | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham Tandoori | 33 Front Street | 30 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1-2 The Square | 400 yd | |
| Whickham Fish Kitchen | Back Row | 405 yd | |
| Moti Jheel | Front Street | 487 yd | |
| Adams Fish Bar | 91 Front Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 St Marys Green | 160 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 11 St Marys Green | 160 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Flint Fitness Training Ltd (Closed) Church Chare | health and fitness suite | 80 yd |
| Chase Park RECTORY COURT | tennis courts | 201 yd |
| Rectory Field MILLFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Whickham Glebe Sports Club ROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School ST MARTS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARTS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL DUCKPOOL LANE | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Badger Magnum Gym BROOM LANE | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Swalwell Primary School SOUTH VIEW TERRACE | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Whickham School & Sports College BURNT HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 916 yd |
| Washingwell Primary School BUCKS HILL VIEW | grass pitches | 954 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.