Salters Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 1DU is located in the Gosforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 1DX, NE3 1DE, NE3 1EA, NE3 4HB, NE3 1DY, NE3 4HA, NE3 4EU, NE3 1RE, NE3 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 1DU is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 44.1% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 55.9% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE3 1DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 49.8% | 54.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 33.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 56.4% | 64.3% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 25.8% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1DU this area, 5.2% 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 72.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 4.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.8% | 72.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 39.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.6% | 86.5% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 89.2% | 85.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 84.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salters Road was 174.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% higher than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Salters Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 163rd highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2025-10-17 | £219,724 |
| 109 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-05-30 | £162,137 |
| 125 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-03-08 | £191,928 |
| 145 - 147 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-02-09 | £634,030 |
| 83B Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-06-30 | £611,029 |
NE3 1DU 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 student residents living in NE3 1DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 5,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | - not rated | 112 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' RC Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 229 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 596 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcliffe School 33 the Grove , Gosforth NE3 1NE | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King David School Culzean Park , Graham Park Road NE3 4BH | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canny Crafty | 143 Salters Road, Gosforth | 57 yd | |
| Gosforth Traders | 151 - 153 Salters Road, Gosforth | 119 yd | |
| Captain Ted's | Captain Ted's West Avenue, Gosforth | 219 yd | |
| Bar Luga | Barluga West Avenue, Gosforth | 219 yd | |
| Gosforth Palace | 6A Salters Road, Gosforth | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Empire Club And Institute | 32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth | 119 yd | |
| Barca | 182 High Street, Gosforth | 339 yd | |
| Brandling Arms | 176 High Street, Gosforth | 346 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 200 High Street, Gosforth | 346 yd | |
| Gosforth Hotel / Chik Box / K-Town / 88th Street, Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 205 High Street, Gosforth | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Espresso | 3A Salters Road, Gosforth | 269 yd | |
| Subway | 177 High Street, Gosforth | 306 yd | |
| Greggs | 133 High Street, Gosforth | 351 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 233 High Street, Gosforth | 362 yd | |
| Gosforth Chippy | 216 High Street, Gosforth | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Food Hall Great North Road, Gosforth | 758 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 238 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High School (Closed) Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy REGENT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 280 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Gosforth Leisure Centre REGENT FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 637 yd | |
| Gosforth Central Middle School GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Coxlodge Community Centre JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Gosforth Academy KNIGHTSBRIDGE KNIGHTSBRIDGE GREAT NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 840 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.