Tees Street is in Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE17 7BT is located in the Chopwell and Rowlands Gill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tees Street, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE17 7BS, NE17 7BU, NE17 7BX, NE17 7BP, NE17 7BY, NE17 7BH, NE17 7AA, NE17 7DP, NE17 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE17 7BT is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 45% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 55% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE17 7BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 45.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 30.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) 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 | 36.1% | 37.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 18% | 19.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 9% | 8.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around NE17 7BT this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 29.7% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.8% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.7% 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% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| No passport held | 35.9% | 13.5% | 22.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62% | 37.2% | 24.8% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tees Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crawcrook and Greenside average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Tees Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2025-08-06 | £46,767 |
| 7 Tees Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2025-04-03 | £53,218 |
| 18 Tees Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2025-03-31 | £58,785 |
| 21 Tees Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,600 | 2024-03-08 | £59,759 |
| 13 Tees Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2023-03-08 | £39,808 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopwell Primary School Derwent Street , Chopwell NE17 7HS | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Spen Primary School Hugar Road , High Spen NE39 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebchester CofE Primary School Shaw Lane , Ebchester DH8 0QB | 3out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Whinfield Way , NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield Whinfield Way , Highfield NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 5,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Cafe | 36 Derwent Street | 156 yd | |
| The Bank Chopwell | 21 Derwent Street | 159 yd | |
| MHA Communities Gateshead West | Community Lounge, Boltons Bungalows | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Public House | South Road | 71 yd | |
| The Central | The Central Club, Derwent Street | 119 yd | |
| Chopwell Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Derwent Street | 277 yd | |
| Chopwell Colliery Officials Club | Ramsay Road | 279 yd | |
| The Red House Micro Pub | 1 Millfield Terrace | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetris Pizza | 1A-2A Blyth Street | 79 yd | |
| Lotus Express | 15 Derwent Street | 145 yd | |
| The Spice House | 38 Derwent Street | 156 yd | |
| Gary's Fish Bar | 4 The Green | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Derwent Street | 409 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chopwell Primary School CHOPWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOPWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL DERWENT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Chopwell Park MARX TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 517 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.