Dene Crescent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 1QS 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 Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 1PX, NE3 1QP, NE3 1PU, NE3 1QT, NE3 1QU, NE3 1QR, NE3 1QQ, NE3 1QL, NE3 1PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 1QS, 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 Crescent 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 Crescent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dene Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-07-11 | £396,706 |
| 9 Dene Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-10-02 | £389,568 |
| 5 Dene Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-03-20 | £412,729 |
| 7 Dene Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-09-10 | £279,729 |
| 5 Dene Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2017-05-11 | £386,419 |
NE3 1QS 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 | 4,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,331 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 | 289 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | - not rated | 807 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside Primary School Cragside , High Heaton NE7 7EL | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Jesmond Junior School Tankerville Terrace , NE2 3DA | - not rated | 1,482 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 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,763 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 | 1,230 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 3,330 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 | 4,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,135 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 | 365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Dene Special School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Dene School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Dene House School Jesmond Dene Road , NE2 2EY | - not rated | 491 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 | 364 yd | |
| Thyme Square Cafe | 5 Station Road, South Gosforth | 437 yd | |
| Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar | 47 Station Road, South Gosforth | 447 yd | |
| Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre | 2 Station Road, South Gosforth | 468 yd | |
| Pak Lok | 84 Station Road, South Gosforth | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandling Villa Hotel | The Brandling Villa Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 158 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Castles Farm Road | 418 yd | |
| South Gosforth Social Club | South Gosforth Social Club Percy Terrace, Gosforth | 478 yd | |
| The Victory Pub | The Victory Pub Killingworth Road | 597 yd | |
| Lonsdale | The Lonsdale Lonsdale Terrace | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | Unit 2, Mill House Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 355 yd | |
| Ahad's Indian Kitchen | 25 Station Road, South Gosforth | 437 yd | |
| Hooked Fish and Chips | 13 Station Road, South Gosforth | 437 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 469 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian Takeaway | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 449 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 1 Benton Park Road | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Newcastle) CASTLE FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 426 yd |
| Lily Ladies Leisure (Closed) Tenerife Buildings Tenerife Buildings Station Road | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| La Sagesse School (Closed) North Jesmond Avenue | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Castle Farm FREEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 871 yd |
| The Northumberland Club NORTH JESMOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic School BENTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Benton Park Road | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 1,079 yd | |
| Jesmond Pool ST. GEORGES TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,093 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.