Ridgewood Crescent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 1SQ 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 Ridgewood Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 1SE, NE3 1SH, NE3 1SJ, NE3 1TD, NE3 1TB, NE3 1SP, NE3 1SB, NE3 1SD, NE3 1SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 1SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 48% | 52.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 52% | 47.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 1SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 43.8% | 43.2% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 43.7% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 53.3% | 52.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 32.1% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 1SQ this area, 7.5% 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 65.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 2.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.1% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.2% | 65.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 91.1% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 94.7% | 88.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 88.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgewood Crescent was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Dene & South Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Ridgewood Crescent has the 21st lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth and the 88th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Ridgewood Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £368,500 | 2024-11-21 | £386,048 |
| 46 Ridgewood Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-06-28 | £350,625 |
| 5 Ridgewood Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-28 | £250,446 |
| 13 Ridgewood Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-08-31 | £392,811 |
| 24 Ridgewood Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-03-24 | £375,137 |
NE3 1SQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 5,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gosforth First School Alnmouth Drive , South Gosforth NE3 1YF | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Primary School Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Park First School Broadway East , Gosforth NE3 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway East First School Broadway East , Gosforth NE3 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Foundation 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 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,009 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Lok | 84 Station Road, South Gosforth | 251 yd | |
| Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar | 47 Station Road, South Gosforth | 297 yd | |
| Thyme Square Cafe | 5 Station Road, South Gosforth | 357 yd | |
| Ophelia | 6 - 10 Bowsden Terrace, South Gosforth | 370 yd | |
| Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre | 2 Station Road, South Gosforth | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory Pub | The Victory Pub Killingworth Road | 169 yd | |
| South Gosforth Social Club | South Gosforth Social Club Percy Terrace, Gosforth | 432 yd | |
| Brandling Villa Hotel | The Brandling Villa Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 595 yd | |
| Innisfree Social Club Ltd | Innisfree Social Club, Chesters Avenue | 641 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Castles Farm Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gosforth Chinese Takeaway | 46 Station Road, South Gosforth | 275 yd | |
| Avopoke | 40 Station Road, South Gosforth | 279 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 283 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian Takeaway | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 283 yd | |
| Ahad's Indian Kitchen | 25 Station Road, South Gosforth | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 1 Benton Park Road | 211 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Ladies Leisure (Closed) Tenerife Buildings Tenerife Buildings Station Road | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Benton Park Road | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic School BENTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Newcastle) CASTLE FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Oxford Centre LUTTERWORTH PLACE | grass pitches | 962 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.