Highgreen Chase, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5QJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE16 5QJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% 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	53.7%	57%	3.3%	51.0%	6.0%
Male	46.3%	43%	-3.3%	49.0%	-6.0%

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 5QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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	12.3%	13.8%	1.5%	37.9%	-24.1%
Married: Opposite sex	67.5%	62.6%	-4.9%	44.2%	18.4%
Separated	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.4%	6.2%	-0.2%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	13.3%	17.4%	4.1%	6.1%	11.3%

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	32.4%	33.8%	1.4%	48.4%	-14.6%
Good health	36.1%	42.5%	6.4%	33.6%	8.9%
Fair health	25%	16.4%	-8.6%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	4.6%	7.2%	2.6%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	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	32%	26%	-6.0%	18.2%	7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	9.7%	0.8%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.9%	7.1%	-1.8%	13.4%	-6.3%
Apprenticeship	12.8%	12.2%	-0.6%	5.3%	6.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	14.3%	2.5%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	21.7%	26%	4.3%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	3.9%	4.6%	0.7%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Chinese	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	98.1%	98.6%	0.5%	81.4%	17.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	98.1%	98.1%	0.0%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.5%	1%	0.5%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	98.1%	1.3%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.3%	37.2%	-15.9%
Christian	74.4%	46.2%	28.2%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Highgreen Chase Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highgreen Chase was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.

Highgreen Chase has the 8th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

🔎 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 5QJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 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) - 2/10 (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 Highgreen Chase are based on 30 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 Highgreen Chase, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5QJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE16 5QJ

Average Price
£261,998

Semi-Detached
£260,434

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,254

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highgreen Chase

Average Price
£268,874

Semi-Detached
£257,078

Terraced
£230,910

Detached
£316,961

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£217,928

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highgreen ChaseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Highgreen Chase, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-12-05	£233,508
8 Highgreen Chase, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-06-05	£315,754
10 Highgreen Chase, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-10-05	£237,018
15 Highgreen Chase, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2019-08-30	£278,561
8 Highgreen Chase, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,500	2019-04-15	£215,444

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE16 5QJ

Employment

NE16 5QJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE16 5QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 73% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	142
Full-Time Employee	28
Part-Time Employee	13
Self-Employed	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Other	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Education	7
Manufacturing	6
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,566 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	4,698 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL	- not rated	4,911 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	5,339 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clover Hill Community Primary School Glenhurst Drive , Whickham NE16 5SJ	3out of 4	264 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Broadway , Whickham NE16 5QW	3out of 4	365 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fellside Junior School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY	- not rated	765 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fellside Community Primary School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY	3out of 4	765 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fellside Infant School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AU	- not rated	768 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	841 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR	- not rated	841 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX	3out of 4	3,042 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW	- not rated	3,046 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	3out of 4	4,189 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	5,341 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	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	4,978 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	1,683 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN	- not rated	3,150 yd	City technology college	No	Mixed	More About School
Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS	- not rated	3,203 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	4,911 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP	4out of 4	4,974 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cafe Lutz / Sunday Lunches @ Cafe Lutz	The Clavering Centre, Oakfield Road		732 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coachman	Coachmans Inn, Burnthouse Lane	429 yd
Whickham Golf Club	Whickham Golf Club, Hollinside, Fellside Road	569 yd
The Fellsider	Oakfield Road	732 yd
Woodmans Arms	Woodmans Arms, Fellside Road	1,048 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	Oakfield Road		732 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Clover Hill Community Primary School GLENHURST DRIVE	grass pitches	264 yd
Fellside Community School FELLSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	770 yd
Whickham School & Sports College BURNT HOUSE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	841 yd
Whickham Golf Club Ltd HOLLINSIDE PARK HOLLINSIDE PARK	golf	907 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	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	114.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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