Birchfield, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4PH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE16 4PH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	56.2%	1.3%	51.0%	5.2%
Male	45.1%	43.8%	-1.3%	49.0%	-5.2%

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 4PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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	13.7%	16.3%	2.6%	37.9%	-21.6%
Married: Opposite sex	69.2%	59.9%	-9.3%	44.2%	15.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	2.6%	4.8%	2.2%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	12.8%	16.7%	3.9%	6.1%	10.6%

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	27.3%	42.6%	15.3%	48.4%	-5.8%
Good health	45.5%	31.4%	-14.1%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	20.1%	17.8%	-2.3%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	6.4%	5.8%	-0.6%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.1%

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	27.8%	18.4%	-9.4%	18.2%	0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	6.6%	-2.4%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	13.2%	1.2%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	9.4%	10.1%	0.7%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	17.5%	6.8%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	24.8%	29.4%	4.6%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	6.4%	4.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	96.9%	-3.1%	81.4%	15.5%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	98.9%	96.5%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.9%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	96.5%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	9.8%	-9.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	66.5%	46.2%	20.3%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Not answered	1.9%	6.0%	-4.1%

Safety

Is Birchfield Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchfield was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birchfield has the 4th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 276.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NE16 4PH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Birchfield are based on 8 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 Birchfield, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4PH

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE16 4PH

Average Price
£313,616

Semi-Detached
£264,588

Terraced
£338,130

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birchfield

Average Price
£317,501

Semi-Detached
£264,333

Terraced
£325,096

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BirchfieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Birchfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£225,225	2013-07-02	£320,664
2 Birchfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2006-10-27	£324,717
3 Birchfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£94,000	1999-10-26	£368,662
2 Birchfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£86,500	1997-06-20	£372,480
4 Birchfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£65,000	1997-06-20	£271,471

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE16 4PH

Employment

NE16 4PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4PH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Other	5
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Construction	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2

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	3,796 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	4,023 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL	- not rated	4,082 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	4,597 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR	3out of 4	4,716 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Washingwell Community Primary School Bucks Hill View , Whickham NE16 4RB	- not rated	724 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fellside Infant School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AU	- not rated	764 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fellside Junior School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY	- not rated	773 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fellside Community Primary School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY	3out of 4	773 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Broadway , Whickham NE16 5QW	3out of 4	902 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR	- not rated	484 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR	- not rated	484 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX	3out of 4	2,225 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW	- not rated	2,636 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	3out of 4	4,084 yd	Academy converter	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	4,572 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,852 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,906 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA	- not rated	5,045 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	4,412 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	910 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN	- not rated	2,562 yd	City technology college	No	Mixed	More About School
Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS	- not rated	3,123 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	4,082 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP	4out of 4	4,218 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
The Corner Flag	Rose Avenue	706 yd
Chase Park Pavilion	Chase Park, Front Street	825 yd
Orangery Cafe	Whickham Community Centre, Front Street	833 yd
THE YELLOW TEAPOT	93 Front Street	837 yd
Kato Whickham Ltd	32 Front Street	871 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whickham Glebe Sports Social Club	Rose Avenue	706 yd
The Coachman	Coachmans Inn, Burnthouse Lane	784 yd
The Bridle Path	Front Street	859 yd
The Dog House	30 Front Street	872 yd
The One Eyed Stag	5 The Square	881 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Adams Fish Bar	91 Front Street	836 yd
Whickham Tandoori	33 Front Street	840 yd
Sun Wah Express Ltd	3 Fellside Road	853 yd
Moti Jheel	Front Street	859 yd
Domino's Pizza	1-2 The Square	885 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	26 St Marys Green	904 yd
Heron Frozen Foods Limited	11 St Marys Green	904 yd
The Co-operative Group	Oakfield Road	1,021 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whickham School & Sports College BURNT HOUSE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	485 yd
Badger Magnum Gym BROOM LANE	health and fitness suite	525 yd
Rectory Field MILLFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	532 yd
Whickham Glebe Sports Club ROSE AVENUE	grass pitches	567 yd
Chase Park RECTORY COURT	tennis courts	668 yd
Washingwell Primary School BUCKS HILL VIEW	grass pitches	727 yd
Fellside Community School FELLSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	756 yd
Dan Flint Fitness Training Ltd (Closed) Church Chare	health and fitness suite	943 yd
Clover Hill Community Primary School GLENHURST DRIVE	grass pitches	1,048 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	99.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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