Wretham Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE2 1XU is located in the Ouseburn 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 Wretham Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE2 1XP, NE2 1YD, NE2 1XT, NE2 1XY, NE2 1XS, NE2 1XX, NE2 1YA, NE2 1YB, NE2 1UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE2 1XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1XU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 54.7% | 60% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 32.3% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 1.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 41.7% | 50.2% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 29.7% | 19% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 20.3% | 9.2% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 26.6% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 13.9% | 5.7% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 21.4% | 2.8% | -18.6% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 3% | 14.6% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 59.6% | 44.8% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -36.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 12.3% | 12.0% | 0.6% | 11.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 55.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 55.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 9.9% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.3% | 25.9% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 55.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 19.2% | 14.2% | -5.0% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 17.5% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 15.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.8% | 76.7% | -27.9% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 6.1% | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 25.2% | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wretham Place was 294.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Monument average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wretham Place has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Monument and the 95th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Wretham Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2006-04-07 | £115,900 |
| 14 Wretham Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,500 | 1998-09-16 | £132,517 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE2 1XU 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) | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Shieldfield Green , NE2 1XA | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 987 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 1,593 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,798 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 | 1,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 358 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agit | 24 Wretham Place | 20 yd | |
| Dwellbeing Shieldfield @ the Forum Cafe Shieldfield | 26 Wretham Place | 28 yd | |
| Forum Cafe | 26 Wretham Place | 28 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Turner Court Stoddart Street | 199 yd | |
| The Factory Kitchen | The Factory Kitchen Floor 1, The Biscuit Factory, 16 Stoddart Street | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie's | 2 - 4 Argyle Street | 408 yd | |
| The New Bridge | 2 - 4 Argyle Street | 408 yd | |
| Tanners Arms | 1 Byker Bridge | 409 yd | |
| Scranners @ Tanners Arms | The Tanners Arms, 1 Byker Bridge | 409 yd | |
| Bar Warwick | 270A Warwick Street | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wretham Plaice | 8 Wretham Place | 19 yd | |
| Lev's Delivery Ltd | 135 New Bridge Street | 281 yd | |
| Zara pizza | Ground Floor, 133 New Bridge Street | 282 yd | |
| Sahara pizza | 115A New Bridge Street | 300 yd | |
| Food Station | 115A New Bridge Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Turner Court Stoddart Street | 199 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 1 Falconar Street | 310 yd | |
| AMart Asian Supermarket | 9 Saint Marys Place | 814 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 77 - 87 Northumberland Street | 833 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, Monument Metro Station Blackett Street | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Street Centre (Closed) New Bridge Street | 277 yd | |
| Northumbria University (Sport Central) SPORTS CENTRAL SPORTS CENTRAL NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| Northumbria University (City Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) Sports Centre Sports Centre off Northumberland Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 467 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Springslite (Pandon Bank) (Closed) Melbourne House Melbourne House Melbourne Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Bannatynes Health Club (Newcastle) (Closed) St. Anns House St. Anns House St. Ann's Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| City Pool (Closed) Northumberland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Body Zone Health & Fitness Club TRU KNIT HOUSE 9-11 TRU KNIT HOUSE 9-11 CARLIOL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Newcastle) (Closed) Quayside | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Newcastle) (Closed) Jesmond Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.