Lamb Terrace is in West Allotment, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE27 0EQ is located in the Shiremoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lamb Terrace, West Allotment, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE27 0EG, NE27 0EH, NE27 0EE, NE27 0EJ, NE27 0EL, NE27 0ED, NE27 0EF, NE27 0EN, NE27 0DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE27 0EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.4% | 52.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 36.7% | 38.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 38% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11.4% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 41% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 19.1% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 10.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.2% | 96.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lamb Terrace was 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lamb Terrace has the 59th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 351st highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Lamb Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-11-26 | £133,896 |
| 31 Lamb Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-11-27 | £90,863 |
| 3 Lamb Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2024-11-14 | £71,681 |
| 3 Lamb Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-09-11 | £71,149 |
| 21 Lamb Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-03-03 | £146,992 |
NE27 0EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 4,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 5,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 5,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holystone Primary School Whitley Road , Holystone NE27 0DA | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Primary School Stanton Road , Shiremoor NE27 0PW | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Primary School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Primary School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park First School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 1out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Middle School Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Primary Resource Provision Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Secondary Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambuca Braise Station | Sambuca Braised Station 24, Benton Road | 227 yd | |
| Quadrant East Restaurant | Cobalt 16, The Silverlink North | 485 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery Restaurant, Northumberland Park Way | 675 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Costa Coffee Drive Thru, Northumberland Park Way | 677 yd | |
| Shiremoor Adventure Playground | Shiremoor Adventure Playground Centre, Brenkley Avenue | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allotment Social Club And Institute Ltd | Allotment Social Club, Benton Road | 125 yd | |
| Holystone Park Cookhouse And Pub | The Stonebrook, Edmund Road | 543 yd | |
| Holystone | Holystone Inn, Whitley Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Park Fish And Chips | Unit 1C, Northumberland Park District Centre | 777 yd | |
| Route 66 | Unit 16, New York Road | 884 yd | |
| Lee Garden | Unit 2 Blue Bell Crossing, Earsdon Road | 992 yd | |
| The Diner | Unit 1 Blue Bell Crossing, Earsdon Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Earsdon Road, Shiremoor | 777 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 7, Northumberland Park District Centre | 839 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A, 4 Silver Fox Way | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village Gym (Newcastle) THE SILVERLINK NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Holystone Primary School WHITLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 813 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.