Goldspink Lane is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE2 1NS is located in the South Jesmond electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goldspink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE2 1PD, NE2 1NR, NE2 1PN, NE2 1NY, NE2 1PL, NE2 1NX, NE6 5AY, NE2 1PW, NE2 1PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE2 1NS is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 51.4% | 46.1% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 53.9% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 NE2 1NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.2% 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 | 78.6% | 78.2% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 40.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 62.9% | 51.5% | -11.4% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 36% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 NE2 1NS this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 37.1% | 41.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 25.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 42.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.4% | 90% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 88.9% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 89.2% | 5.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 2.4% | -5.2% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldspink Lane was 132.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Goldspink Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Heaton and the 284th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Goldspink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-25 | £260,932 |
| 177 Goldspink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-18 | £157,143 |
| 161 Goldspink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-09-27 | £129,669 |
| 165 Goldspink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-02-16 | £192,150 |
| 171 Goldspink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-01-28 | £182,622 |
NE2 1NS 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 student residents living in NE2 1NS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Shieldfield Green , NE2 1XA | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,435 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascalzone | 238 Helmsley Road | 188 yd | |
| Little Lobo | 31 - 35 Starbeck Avenue | 331 yd | |
| Scream For Pizza | 21 Starbeck Avenue | 352 yd | |
| The Small Canteen | 17 Starbeck Avenue | 383 yd | |
| Aidans Kitchen | 11 - 15 Starbeck Avenue | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell Hotel Jesmond Vale | 162 yd | |
| Sandyford Social Club | 2 - 4 Goldspink Lane | 388 yd | |
| Bar Warwick | 270A Warwick Street | 395 yd | |
| Newcastle Cricket Club | Newcastle Cricket Club Osborne Avenue | 768 yd | |
| House | 190 Heaton Road | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbeck Fish And Chips | 37 Starbeck Avenue | 305 yd | |
| Trefood | 270 Warwick Street | 405 yd | |
| On The Go Pizza | 156 Heaton Park Road | 505 yd | |
| Taste Buds | 142 Heaton Park Road | 523 yd | |
| Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches | 38 Helmsley Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Turner Court Stoddart Street | 676 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 790 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 801 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherines R.C. Primary School GREYSTOKE GARDENS | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Pinetree Health & Fitness Jesmond Road | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Newcastle) (Closed) Jesmond Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Newcastle Cricket Club OSBORNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Royal Grammar School ESKDALE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| Gibson Street Centre (Closed) New Bridge Street | 1,060 yd | |
| Northumbria University (Sport Central) SPORTS CENTRAL SPORTS CENTRAL NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 13.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.3% |
| 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 | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.36 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.