Greenacres is in Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Castle Morpeth district. NE20 9RT is located in the Ponteland South with Heddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenacres, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE20 9RR, NE20 9JX, NE20 9JY, NE20 9JG, NE20 9ES, NE20 9JB, NE20 9LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE20 9RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.1% 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 | 15.8% | 16.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.9% | 69.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 24.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 52.8% | 54.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 11.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 11% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 52.1% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.7% | 87.9% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 93.3% | 94.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 94.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 76.7% | 18.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenacres was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% lower than the Ponteland North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenacres has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Ponteland North and the 344th lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Greenacres, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-08-16 | £680,809 |
| 5 Greenacres, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2020-09-18 | £718,017 |
| 3 Greenacres, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £516,616 | 2019-10-24 | £699,557 |
| 20 Greenacres, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2019-06-25 | £440,065 |
| 19 Greenacres, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2019-01-15 | £562,858 |
NE20 9RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9RT 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 9RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darras Hall Primary School Broadway , Darras Hall NE20 9PP | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darras Hall Primary School Middle Drive , NE20 9DS | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Community Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EG | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Primary School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland High School The Crescent , Callerton Lane NE20 9EG | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Campus Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,228 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Throckley Middle School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 5,033 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,135 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham School Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Children's Charity Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 3out of 4 | 4,229 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , NE5 1DS | - not rated | 5,026 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DS | - not rated | 5,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 9 | 9 Broadway, Darras Hall | 1,043 yd | |
| Haveli | 3 Broadway, Darras Hall | 1,043 yd | |
| Davidsons of Darras Hall | 11 Broadway, Darras Hall | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 15-21 Broadway, Darras Hall | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darras Hall Primary School MIDDLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 60.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 29.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 29.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.