Kingsway is in Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Castle Morpeth district. NE20 9HF is located in the Ponteland North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE20 9PB, NE20 9HQ, NE20 9HG, NE20 9HE, NE20 9PA, NE20 9PD, NE20 9PU, NE20 9SX, NE20 9TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE20 9HF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 48.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 NE20 9HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 19.7% | 21.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 66.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 55.9% | 56.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 34.6% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 7.2% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 52.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 78.1% | 75.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 85.4% | 84.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 84.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.6% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 9.4% | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% lower than the Ponteland East and Stannington average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Kingsway has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ponteland East and Stannington and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,927,753 |
| 2 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2015-01-16 | £972,777 |
| 1 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2004-04-27 | £1,697,586 |
| 1 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2004-01-15 | £1,318,072 |
| 1 Kingsway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2003-06-17 | £1,397,053 |
NE20 9HF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE20 9HF 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 retired residents living in NE20 9HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EG | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Community Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Coates Church of England Primary School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darras Hall Primary School Middle Drive , NE20 9DS | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland High School The Crescent , Callerton Lane NE20 9EG | 3out of 4 | 794 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Memorial Hall | Darras Road, Darras Hall | 395 yd | |
| Mogul Raj Tandoori | 15-17 Merton Road, Ponteland | 536 yd | |
| Samms | 7 Merton Road, Ponteland | 536 yd | |
| Taopix | Meadowfield, Ponteland | 554 yd | |
| Princess Garden Restaurant | 1-3 Brewery Lane, Ponteland | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pont Tap | 10 West Road, Ponteland | 423 yd | |
| Ponteland Club & Institute | Merton Way, Ponteland | 538 yd | |
| Seven Stars | 21 Main Street, Ponteland | 624 yd | |
| The Diamond Inn | Main Street, Ponteland | 754 yd | |
| The Blackbird | North Road, Ponteland | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Grass Deli | 40 Merton Road, Ponteland | 483 yd | |
| Lorenzo's | 24 Merton Road, Ponteland | 536 yd | |
| Merton Way Chinese Takeaway | 26 Merton Road, Ponteland | 536 yd | |
| Gills Fish & Chips | 19 Merton Road, Ponteland | 536 yd | |
| Ponteland Tandoori | 11a Main Street, Ponteland | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 27 Main Street, Ponteland | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Bell Villas, Ponteland | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Tennis Club PAVILION PAVILION DARRAS ROAD | tennis courts | 362 yd |
| Lifespan (Ladies Only) (Closed) Merton Way | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Ponteland Community Middle School CALLERTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Ponteland Community High School CALLERTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Richard Coates C Of E School THORNHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Ponteland Leisure Centre Callerton Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 759 yd |
| Ponteland Golf Club Ltd BELL VILLAS | golf | 1,076 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.