Willow Grove is in Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE27 0GJ is located in the Backworth & Holystone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 2016-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Grove, Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE27 0GH, NE27 0GQ, NE27 0GL, NE27 0GT, NE27 0GR, NE27 0GN, NE27 0FZ, NE27 0AB, NE27 0GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE27 0GJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE27 0GJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 46.5% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 40.2% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 63.8% | 59.2% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 28.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around NE27 0GJ this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 6.3% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 21.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 42.6% | -5.0% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89% | 97.1% | 8.1% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 91.7% | 97.7% | 6.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 91.2% | 97.7% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Grove was 288.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 261.9% higher than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Willow Grove has the 5th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 52nd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 588.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Willow Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2025-03-14 | £86,740 |
| 24 Willow Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,250 | 2022-10-20 | £93,690 |
| 8 Willow Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2021-06-04 | £89,325 |
| 1 Willow Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £498,400 | 2016-09-16 | £613,793 |
| 29 Willow Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £431,200 | 2016-07-05 | £534,325 |
NE27 0GJ 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 | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backworth Park Primary School Hotspur North , Backworth NE27 0AH | 2out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holystone Primary School Whitley Road , Holystone NE27 0DA | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Primary School Stanton Road , Shiremoor NE27 0PW | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Primary School East Bailey , Killingworth NE12 6SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Road Primary School Ivy Road Primary School , Ivy Road NE12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 724 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Drive Thru | Costa Coffee Drive Thru, Northumberland Park Way | 822 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery Restaurant, Northumberland Park Way | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion | Hotspur North, Backworth Business Park | 399 yd | |
| Backworth Bites Within Backworth Club | Backworth Club, Station Road | 664 yd | |
| Backworth Miners Welfare | The Hall, Station Road | 672 yd | |
| Holystone | Holystone Inn, Whitley Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backworth Colliery Bakery | Unit 2 Backworth Workshops, Backworth Business Park | 539 yd | |
| Northumberland Park Fish And Chips | Unit 1C, Northumberland Park District Centre | 825 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 2 Old Co Op, Church Road | 885 yd | |
| Lee Garden | Unit 2 Blue Bell Crossing, Earsdon Road | 1,029 yd | |
| The Diner | Unit 1 Blue Bell Crossing, Earsdon Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Earsdon Road, Shiremoor | 825 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 7, Northumberland Park District Centre | 832 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | 1 George Court, Killingworth | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Backworth Miners | golf, grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Holystone Primary School WHITLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.