Dene Grove is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 1PX is located in the Dene & South 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 Dene Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 1PU, NE3 1QS, NE3 1QU, NE3 1QT, NE3 1QP, NE3 1PT, NE3 1PS, NE3 1QR, NE3 1YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 1PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 53.4% | 52.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 47.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 34.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 47.5% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 56.8% | 55.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 29.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.6% | 64.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.7% | 86.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 91.1% | 89.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 91.1% | 89.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dene Grove was 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% higher than the Dene & South Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dene Grove has the 21st highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth and the 444th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dene Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2024-10-24 | £451,100 |
| 9 Dene Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-06-03 | £453,858 |
| 15 Dene Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-05-24 | £418,390 |
| 21 Dene Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-02-01 | £473,501 |
| 8 Dene Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-12-03 | £397,131 |
NE3 1PX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 4,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,344 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 | 274 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | - not rated | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside Primary School Cragside , High Heaton NE7 7EL | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Jesmond Junior School Tankerville Terrace , NE2 3DA | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,179 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Special School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Dene Special School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Dene School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Dene House School Jesmond Dene Road , NE2 2EY | - not rated | 534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dene | Castle Dene Freeman Road | 398 yd | |
| Thyme Square Cafe | 5 Station Road, South Gosforth | 406 yd | |
| Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar | 47 Station Road, South Gosforth | 426 yd | |
| Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre | 2 Station Road, South Gosforth | 432 yd | |
| Ophelia | 6 - 10 Bowsden Terrace, South Gosforth | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandling Villa Hotel | The Brandling Villa Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 166 yd | |
| South Gosforth Social Club | South Gosforth Social Club Percy Terrace, Gosforth | 438 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Castles Farm Road | 467 yd | |
| The Victory Pub | The Victory Pub Killingworth Road | 587 yd | |
| South Northumberland Cricket Club | South Northumberland Cricket Club Roseworth Terrace, Gosforth | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | Unit 2, Mill House Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 349 yd | |
| Hooked Fish and Chips | 13 Station Road, South Gosforth | 407 yd | |
| Ahad's Indian Kitchen | 25 Station Road, South Gosforth | 411 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 445 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian Takeaway | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 437 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 1 Benton Park Road | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Ladies Leisure (Closed) Tenerife Buildings Tenerife Buildings Station Road | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Newcastle) CASTLE FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| La Sagesse School (Closed) North Jesmond Avenue | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Castle Farm FREEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 825 yd |
| The Northumberland Club NORTH JESMOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic School BENTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Benton Park Road | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 1,048 yd | |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 184.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.