Eastern Way, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9PF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE20 9PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.3%	0.1%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.8%	48.7%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 9PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 75.4% 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	13.7%	15%	1.3%	37.9%	-22.9%
Married: Opposite sex	74.9%	75.4%	0.5%	44.2%	31.2%
Separated	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	4.8%	4.4%	-0.4%	9.1%	-4.7%
Widowed	6.2%	4.8%	-1.4%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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	47.9%	48.1%	0.2%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	35%	36.6%	1.6%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	12.9%	12.7%	-0.2%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	3%	2.7%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 51.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.7%	11.1%	-1.6%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.9%	7.7%	0.8%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	8.4%	-3.6%	13.4%	-5.0%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.4%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	13.5%	2.5%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	48.5%	51.9%	3.4%	33.8%	18.1%
Other	5.5%	3%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	7.8%	2.1%	-5.7%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0%	3.5%	3.5%	2.7%	0.8%
Other Asian	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.5%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
White	88.6%	87.6%	-1.0%	81.4%	6.2%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.9% 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	87.7%	90.9%	3.2%	83.2%	7.7%
European Union	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	6%	4.1%	-1.9%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.8%	90.9%	4.1%	83.2%	7.7%
10+ Years	1.2%	7.7%	6.5%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	9.3%	1.2%	-8.1%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95%	76.7%	18.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	2.4%	13.5%	-11.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.1%	37.2%	-15.1%
Christian	61.5%	46.2%	15.3%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	5.6%	6.5%	-0.9%
Sikh	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Eastern Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastern Way was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Ponteland East and Stannington average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Eastern Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ponteland East and Stannington and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in NE20 9PF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Eastern Way are based on 152 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Castle Morpeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Eastern Way, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9PF

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE20 9PF

Average Price
£676,546

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£676,546

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Eastern Way

Average Price
£755,088

Semi-Detached
£520,180

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£766,872

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£702,535

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Eastern WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Eastern Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£660,000	2024-03-20	£727,130
30 Eastern Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2022-02-18	£657,596
40 Eastern Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£457,000	2017-06-09	£642,620
30 Eastern Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£417,500	2017-05-12	£588,589
26 Eastern Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2015-11-18	£784,485

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE20 9PF

Employment

NE20 9PF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE20 9PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	140
Full-Time Employee	69
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	10
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	5
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Construction	3
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ponteland Community Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY	4out of 4	713 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Darras Hall Primary School Middle Drive , NE20 9DS	4out of 4	917 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ponteland Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EG	3out of 4	1,365 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB	3out of 4	1,404 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Throckley Primary School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY	4out of 4	5,467 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ponteland High School The Crescent , Callerton Lane NE20 9EG	3out of 4	658 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ponteland Leisure Centre	The Crescent, Callerton Lane	613 yd
Ponteland Memorial Hall	Darras Road, Darras Hall	855 yd
Princess Garden Restaurant	1-3 Brewery Lane, Ponteland	1,038 yd
Mambos Ponteland	1-3 Brewery Lane, Ponteland	1,038 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Pont Tap	10 West Road, Ponteland		992 yd
Ponteland Club & Institute	Merton Way, Ponteland		1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lemon Grass Deli	40 Merton Road, Ponteland		1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ponteland Community High School CALLERTON LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	555 yd
Ponteland Community Middle School CALLERTON LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	612 yd
Ponteland Tennis Club PAVILION PAVILION DARRAS ROAD	tennis courts	812 yd
Darras Hall Primary School MIDDLE DRIVE	grass pitches	994 yd
Ponteland Leisure Centre Callerton Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,048 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.