Meadow Court is in Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Castle Morpeth district. NE20 9RB is located in the Ponteland East and Stannington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Court, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE20 9EH, NE20 9RA, NE20 9EL, NE20 9PD, NE20 9PA, NE20 9EX, NE20 9RD, NE20 9EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE20 9RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE20 9RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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 | 18.9% | 16.1% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 64.3% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 13.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 42.6% | 44.5% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 37.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 11.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 48.9% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98% | 92.8% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98% | 93.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 93.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Court was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Ponteland East and Stannington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadow Court has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ponteland East and Stannington and the 41st lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Meadow Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-04-10 | £570,981 |
| 44 Meadow Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-12-13 | £382,222 |
| 46 Meadow Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-08-08 | £376,314 |
| 45 Meadow Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-06-07 | £382,695 |
| 41 Meadow Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-01-02 | £339,805 |
NE20 9RB 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 9RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 Community Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EG | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Coates Church of England Primary School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darras Hall Primary School Middle Drive , NE20 9DS | 4out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 444 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 Leisure Centre | The Crescent, Callerton Lane | 353 yd | |
| Ponteland Memorial Hall | Darras Road, Darras Hall | 527 yd | |
| Princess Garden Restaurant | 1-3 Brewery Lane, Ponteland | 706 yd | |
| Mambos Ponteland | 1-3 Brewery Lane, Ponteland | 706 yd | |
| Rialto Restaurant | 1 Main Street, Ponteland | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pont Tap | 10 West Road, Ponteland | 682 yd | |
| Seven Stars | 21 Main Street, Ponteland | 773 yd | |
| Ponteland Club & Institute | Merton Way, Ponteland | 774 yd | |
| The Diamond Inn | Main Street, Ponteland | 892 yd | |
| Ponteland Golf Club | 53 Bell Villas, Ponteland | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Grass Deli | 40 Merton Road, Ponteland | 750 yd | |
| Ponteland Tandoori | 11a Main Street, Ponteland | 773 yd | |
| Lorenzo's | 24 Merton Road, Ponteland | 804 yd | |
| Merton Way Chinese Takeaway | 26 Merton Road, Ponteland | 804 yd | |
| Gills Fish & Chips | 19 Merton Road, Ponteland | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 27 Main Street, Ponteland | 773 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Bell Villas, Ponteland | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Community High School CALLERTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Ponteland Community Middle School CALLERTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 354 yd |
| Ponteland Tennis Club PAVILION PAVILION DARRAS ROAD | tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Ponteland Leisure Centre Callerton Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Lifespan (Ladies Only) (Closed) Merton Way | health and fitness suite | 803 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 | 92.3% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.