Moor Road North is in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 1AB is located in the Gosforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moor Road North, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 1RJ, NE3 1RG, NE3 1BN, NE3 1NF, NE3 1NX, NE3 1BP, NE3 1EF, NE3 1EG, NE3 1NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 1AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 52.1% | 54.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 29.8% | 22.7% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 17.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 25.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 19.8% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 NE3 1AB this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 8.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 64.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.2% | 89.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 86.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 86.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 86% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moor Road North was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Dene & South Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Moor Road North has the 40th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth and the 187th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Moor Road North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-02-26 | £684,416 |
| 72 Moor Road North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £668,000 | 2023-11-03 | £739,008 |
| 68 Moor Road North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2019-08-09 | £823,395 |
| 82 Moor Road North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2017-09-07 | £1,718,462 |
| 68 Moor Road North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2014-03-28 | £755,501 |
NE3 1AB 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 NE3 1AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 200 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 5,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 5,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gosforth First School Alnmouth Drive , South Gosforth NE3 1YF | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | - not rated | 709 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | - not rated | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' RC Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcliffe School 33 the Grove , Gosforth NE3 1NE | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| King David School Culzean Park , Graham Park Road NE3 4BH | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 995 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna | 90 High Street, Gosforth | 260 yd | |
| Ahad Tandoori | 78 High Street, Gosforth | 276 yd | |
| Wokify Express | 72 High Street, Gosforth | 284 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 8 Gosforth Shopping Centre, Gosforth | 304 yd | |
| Pepe’s Piri Piri | 129 - 131 High Street, Gosforth | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Bulman | The Job Bulman Saint Nicholas Avenue, Gosforth | 227 yd | |
| South Northumberland Cricket Club | South Northumberland Cricket Club Roseworth Terrace, Gosforth | 235 yd | |
| The County | 70 High Street, Gosforth | 293 yd | |
| Brandling Arms | 176 High Street, Gosforth | 325 yd | |
| Barca | 182 High Street, Gosforth | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 74 High Street, Gosforth | 282 yd | |
| Greggs | 133 High Street, Gosforth | 311 yd | |
| Cestra | 2A Hawthorn Road, Gosforth | 318 yd | |
| Subway | 177 High Street, Gosforth | 370 yd | |
| Gosforth Chippy | 216 High Street, Gosforth | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 982 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Food Hall Great North Road, Gosforth | 990 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 137 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 446 yd | |
| Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Gosforth Central Middle School GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Lily Ladies Leisure (Closed) Tenerife Buildings Tenerife Buildings Station Road | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High School (Closed) Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy REGENT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Gosforth Leisure Centre REGENT FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| La Sagesse School (Closed) North Jesmond Avenue | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.