Glendale Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE16 5JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	50.6%	-0.8%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	48.6%	49.4%	0.8%	49.0%	0.4%

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 5JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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	21.4%	19.5%	-1.9%	37.9%	-18.4%
Married: Opposite sex	59.9%	57.2%	-2.7%	44.2%	13.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.8%	8.9%	4.1%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	11.1%	13.1%	2.0%	6.1%	7.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32.1%	31.4%	-0.7%	48.4%	-17.0%
Good health	41.1%	38.4%	-2.7%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	16.8%	24.7%	7.9%	12.7%	12.0%
Bad health	6.4%	3.1%	-3.3%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	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	29%	19.7%	-9.3%	18.2%	1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	10.1%	-0.2%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	13.4%	-1.3%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	6%	10.1%	4.1%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	13%	5.9%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	30.2%	27.7%	-2.5%	33.8%	-6.1%
Other	2.8%	5.9%	3.1%	2.8%	3.1%

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)
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
White	100%	98.1%	-1.9%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.8% 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	98.2%	98.8%	0.6%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	98.8%	0.9%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	9.8%	-9.0%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.2%	37.2%	-15.0%
Christian	73.9%	46.2%	27.7%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Glendale Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glendale Avenue was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Glendale Avenue has the 40th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 211th lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 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 5JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Glendale Avenue are based on 33 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 Glendale Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE16 5JA

Average Price
£320,330

Semi-Detached
£319,427

Terraced
£251,214

Detached
£357,600

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glendale Avenue

Average Price
£326,744

Semi-Detached
£322,160

Terraced
£250,000

Detached
£366,846

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glendale AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Glendale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-01-10	£334,420
9 Glendale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-04-16	£382,882
9 Glendale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2017-08-18	£407,593
9 Glendale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,750	2016-11-23	£222,042
5 Glendale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2016-01-15	£262,547

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE16 5JA

Employment

NE16 5JA 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 5JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 59% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	140
Full-Time Employee	35
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Self-Employed	10
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	12
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	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	3,691 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	3,816 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL	- not rated	4,157 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR	3out of 4	4,769 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	4,847 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fellside Infant School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AU	- not rated	433 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fellside Junior School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY	- not rated	444 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fellside Community Primary School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY	3out of 4	444 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Broadway , Whickham NE16 5QW	3out of 4	781 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Front Street Community Primary School North View , Whickham NE16 4AY	4out of 4	801 yd	Community school	Yes	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	100 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR	- not rated	100 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW	- not rated	2,280 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX	3out of 4	2,385 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	3out of 4	3,674 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	4,465 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,950 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	5,016 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA	- not rated	5,138 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	4,132 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	840 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS	- not rated	2,710 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN	- not rated	2,920 yd	City technology college	No	Mixed	More About School
Denewood Pupil Referral Unit C/O Mary Trevelyan School , Brunell Terrace NE4 7NL	- not rated	4,157 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY	- not rated	4,333 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
Orangery Cafe	Whickham Community Centre, Front Street	541 yd
THE YELLOW TEAPOT	93 Front Street	544 yd
The Corner Flag	Rose Avenue	557 yd
Jamdani Restaurant	3 The Square	656 yd
Chutneys	Ilfracombe House, Back Row	694 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whickham Glebe Sports Social Club	Rose Avenue	557 yd
The Bridle Path	Front Street	590 yd
The Coachman	Coachmans Inn, Burnthouse Lane	629 yd
The One Eyed Stag	5 The Square	653 yd
The Fellsider	Oakfield Road	743 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sun Wah Express Ltd	3 Fellside Road	538 yd
Adams Fish Bar	91 Front Street	546 yd
Moti Jheel	Front Street	590 yd
Domino's Pizza	1-2 The Square	656 yd
Whickham Fish Kitchen	Back Row	693 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Group	Oakfield Road	743 yd
Tesco	26 St Marys Green	788 yd
Heron Frozen Foods Limited	11 St Marys Green	788 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	100 yd
Fellside Community School FELLSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	424 yd
Whickham Glebe Sports Club ROSE AVENUE	grass pitches	463 yd
Rectory Field MILLFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	485 yd
Chase Park RECTORY COURT	tennis courts	674 yd
Badger Magnum Gym BROOM LANE	health and fitness suite	786 yd
Dan Flint Fitness Training Ltd (Closed) Church Chare	health and fitness suite	886 yd
Clover Hill Community Primary School GLENHURST DRIVE	grass pitches	1,019 yd
Washingwell Primary School BUCKS HILL VIEW	grass pitches	1,089 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	183.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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