Rowan Drive is in Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Castle Morpeth district. NE20 9QL 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 Rowan Drive, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE20 9QN, NE20 9QH, NE20 9QJ, NE20 9UR, NE20 9QF, NE20 9SH, NE20 9QG, NE20 9UN, NE20 9QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE20 9QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 53.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 44.3% | 46.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 37.4% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 41.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.6% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.3% | 18.4% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 28.5% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 92.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 97.9% | 93.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Drive was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% higher than the Ponteland East and Stannington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowan Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Ponteland East and Stannington and the 493rd highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Rowan Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2026-01-28 | £380,183 |
| 28 Rowan Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-11-21 | £376,949 |
| 36 Rowan Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-03 | £297,056 |
| 16 Rowan Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-07-06 | £257,910 |
| 28 Rowan Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-05-21 | £245,572 |
NE20 9QL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Coates Church of England Primary School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB | - not rated | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Coates Church of England Primary School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EG | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Primary School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Community Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland High School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland High School The Crescent , Callerton Lane NE20 9EG | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Middle School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkley Hall College Ponteland , NE20 0AQ | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Wilding Davison School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taopix | Meadowfield, Ponteland | 509 yd | |
| Mogul Raj Tandoori | 15-17 Merton Road, Ponteland | 549 yd | |
| Samms | 7 Merton Road, Ponteland | 549 yd | |
| Rialto Restaurant | 1 Main Street, Ponteland | 677 yd | |
| Bawn | 11 Main Street, Ponteland | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackbird | North Road, Ponteland | 364 yd | |
| Ponteland Club & Institute | Merton Way, Ponteland | 594 yd | |
| The Diamond Inn | Main Street, Ponteland | 645 yd | |
| The Pont Tap | 10 West Road, Ponteland | 667 yd | |
| Seven Stars | 21 Main Street, Ponteland | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo's | 24 Merton Road, Ponteland | 549 yd | |
| Merton Way Chinese Takeaway | 26 Merton Road, Ponteland | 549 yd | |
| Gills Fish & Chips | 19 Merton Road, Ponteland | 549 yd | |
| Lemon Grass Deli | 40 Merton Road, Ponteland | 600 yd | |
| Ponteland Tandoori | 11a Main Street, Ponteland | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 27 Main Street, Ponteland | 677 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Bell Villas, Ponteland | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Coates C Of E School THORNHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Lifespan (Ladies Only) (Closed) Merton Way | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Ponteland Golf Club Ltd BELL VILLAS | golf | 873 yd |
| Ponteland Tennis Club PAVILION PAVILION DARRAS ROAD | tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Ponteland Leisure Centre Callerton Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 985 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.