Kingsway is in Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE16 5XA is located in the Whickham South and Sunniside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE16 5XQ, NE16 5XG, NE16 5PL, NE16 5XF, NE16 5PY, NE16 5XH, NE16 5PX, NE16 5XB, NE16 5XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE16 5XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.9% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.1% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 33.9% | 38.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 44.3% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 48.9% | -7.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 17.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 30% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.8% | 97% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingsway has the 25th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 318th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-13 | £170,569 |
| 172 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-07-12 | £131,904 |
| 148 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2019-11-28 | £150,593 |
| 162 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-03-15 | £94,052 |
| 158 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2017-12-08 | £151,593 |
NE16 5XA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Hill Community Primary School Glenhurst Drive , Whickham NE16 5SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Broadway , Whickham NE16 5QW | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fellside Community Primary School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washingwell Community Primary School Bucks Hill View , Broom Lane NE16 4RB | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Byermoor , Burnopfield NE16 6NU | 4out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 5,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | 4out of 4 | 3,450 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuppence Coffee Lounge | 18 Dewhurst Terrace | 631 yd | |
| Oli & Joes | 13 Sun Street | 642 yd | |
| Sunniside Coffee Shop | 13 Sun Street | 642 yd | |
| Sunniside Courtyard Cafe Boutique & Gift Shop | 1 Gateshead Road | 730 yd | |
| The Lamp Cafe | Marley Hill And District Commu, Church Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmans Arms | Woodmans Arms, Fellside Road | 508 yd | |
| Sunniside Social Club | Sunniside Road | 573 yd | |
| The Potters Wheel | Sun Street | 656 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | 1 Granby Terrace | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gill's Chippy | 1 Dewhurst Terrace | 619 yd | |
| Khan Tandoori | Unit 2 Dewhurst Terrace | 619 yd | |
| Rosies Takeaway | 13 Dewhurst Terrace | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Unit 1 Dewhurst Terrace | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marley Hill Recreation Ground CUTHBERT STREET | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Marley Hill Primary School (Closed) Marley Hill | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.